https://www.wkms.org/tags/lights lights en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:56:01 GMT https://www.wkms.org/environment/2026-07-27/conservation-group-praises-new-kentucky-law-requiring-crops-be-shielded-from-lights-on-state-roads A new law that requires highway lighting along Kentucky’s state roadways to be shielded from spilling onto farmland is drawing praise from DarkSky KY, a recently formed chapter of the international organization dedicated to restoring the nighttime environment and protecting communities from the harmful effects of light pollution. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:56:01 GMT https://www.wkms.org/environment/2026-07-27/conservation-group-praises-new-kentucky-law-requiring-crops-be-shielded-from-lights-on-state-roads Derek Operle https://www.wkms.org/society/2016-02-23/should-you-leave-your-lights-on-at-night-it-depends Installing security lights and leaving lights on at night are common tactics for deterring home burglaries. But lighting up might not be an effective solution if you don't involve your neighbors. Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:52:00 GMT https://www.wkms.org/society/2016-02-23/should-you-leave-your-lights-on-at-night-it-depends Zhai Yun Tan