Have you heard of “dark sky” outdoor light bulbs? This is a new way to keep your outdoor lights on without creating light pollution that can confuse migratory birds and sea turtles, who depend on the natural night sky to thrive. These LED bulbs emit a soft amber glow instead of a bright white light, so they're less disrupting but still illuminate enough so you can see in the dark. Bonus benefit: Insects that gather around outdoor lighting in the summer months are less attracted to “dark sky” bulbs.
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