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Dark Sky advocate thanks committee, urges action on light pollution
Summary
Patrick Summer, speaking for Dark Sky International, thanked the committee and urged attention to artificial light at night, saying recent science shows light pollution can reduce plant performance and circadian health; the committee discussed outreach and technical fixes because city code does not prohibit permanent holiday lighting.
Patrick Summer, who identified himself at the microphone as a representative of Dark Sky International, used the committee’s public-comment period to thank current and former members and urge continued attention to light at night.
"Artificial light tonight, easiest environmental sustainability issue to go after," Summer said, and he referenced recent research suggesting artificial…
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