We work to protect the skies of Chile
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Why is it important to protect dark skies?
Biodiversity
The night is fundamental for the reproduction and migration of many species.
Safety
Caring for the skies through efficient lighting allows for creating safer spaces.
By the end of the decade, Chile will concentrate over 60% of global astronomical observation capacity.
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Light Pollution
Today, dark skies are affected by excessive artificial lighting. Some of its effects are:
Astronomy
Astronomy A 10% increase in sky brightness would mean a 12% loss of the original capacity of optical telescopes.
Energy
Energy More than 30% of the energy used for lighting is wasted due to poor design.
Health
Health Light pollution can increase the risk of developing breast cancer by 10 to 14%.
Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna 60% of invertebrates and 30% of vertebrates are nocturnal, so light pollution increases biodiversity loss.
Join the protection of dark skies
Enter glowatch.cl and report light pollution cases in your city:
- Go to glowatch.cl.
- Click on the WhatsApp icon.
- Answer the questions.
- Attach a photo of the case.
- Your report has been created.
New Lighting Norm
The new lighting regulation's main objective is to control exterior lighting emissions to prevent light pollution throughout the country.
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