Port-Saint-Père turns off streetlights in summer to protect biodiversity

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Port-Saint-Père, France, has turned off its public lights for the summer to protect biodiversity and the night sky. The town has suspended street lighting from June 1 to August 31 for the past four years, prioritizing environmental benefits over financial savings. This initiative aims to reduce light pollution, with the municipality also considering adjustments to winter lighting schedules.


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