Video: Why So Few Can See The Stars And Why It Matters

More than 80 percent of the world’s population, and 99 percent of Americans and Europeans, now live under light-polluted skies. Many people live and die without ever seeing the Milky Way, but in Charlestown, we are so lucky to still have a clear view of the Milky Way. Our children can see the beauty and mystery of universe with their own eyes, and that’s a priceless gift worth preserving for future generations. Charlestown’s dark sky protects the health of both people and wildlife, gives us a fabulous view of the universe, and so much more.

This video explains the loss of darkness and what it means for human health, wildlife, and our future.

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