U.S.Open Launches Dark Sky-Friendly Tennis Lights.
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The U.S. Open uses special lights for tennis games. These lights are made to reduce light pollution. They help players see well but do not shine light into the sky.
The USTA center uses these lights to help the environment. Many schools and parks use these lights too. They want to see the stars and help animals at night.
Lights at night can hurt birds and small animals. Bright lights can confuse them in the dark. Sports fields often have very bright lights that bother neighbors.
The USTA changed old lights to new LED lights. These lights point down and do not spread light. The courts are now dark sky-friendly, which is better for the environment.
DarkSky International helps sports fields use better lights. They check the lights to reduce pollution. These lights cost a little more, but they help the Earth and animals.
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What do the special lights at the U.S. Open do?
They help players see well but do not shine light into the sky.
Why do schools and parks use these special lights?
They want to see the stars and help animals at night.
What organization helps sports fields use better lights?
DarkSky International helps sports fields use better lights.
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