City Wildife, an organization in Washington D.C. that is dedicated to conserving wildlife in the U.S. capital, has released a report on the deadliest buildings in Washington D.C. for migratory birds. The hope is that by documenting the carnage support can be raised for a “Lights Out DC” program that would ask “taller buildings to turn off unnecessary lights at night during critical migration periods.” The program, which is modeled on those in New York City, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore, and Chicago, would do more than save migratory birds: “the program saves energy, reduces factors leading to climate change, saves money, and reduces light pollution.” Here’s hoping the lights go out!
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