I See a Dark Stranger

The Appalachian Mountain Club Launches 'See the Dark' Program to Highlight the Importance of the Night Sky

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) today launched See the Dark , a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) today launched See the Dark , a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.
  • "In 2021, our Maine Woods Property was designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming the first such park in New England.
  • Ninety-nine percent of the population of the United States lives someplace where the night sky is obscured by light pollution.
  • The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest conservation and recreation organization, committed to fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.