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'The End of Night' sheds light on the importance of natural darkness
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Jul 25, 2013
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'The End of Night' sheds light on the importance of natural darkness
Across the United States, true, natural darkness is actually endangered. It no longer exists east of the Mississippi, and can only be found in small pockets throughout the Western states.
Cover of the book "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light," by Paul Bogard.
Cover of the book "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light," by Paul Bogard.
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Across the United States, true, natural darkness is actually endangered. It no longer exists east of the Mississippi, and can only be found in small pockets throughout the Western states.

Across the United States, true, natural darkness is actually endangered. It no longer exists east of the Mississippi, and can only be found in small pockets throughout the Western states.

For more on nocturnal America, we're joined by Paul Bogard, author of the book "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light."