Do you know what the IDA is? Do you know why exterior lights should be facing down? I didn’t until a few months ago when I was researching the impact of light pollution on certain animals. The IDA stands for The International Dark-Sky Association, the recognized authority on light pollution and the leading organization combating light pollution worldwide. Artificial lights disrupt the world’s ecosystems, which can lead baby sea turtles to their demise and has had devastating effects on many bird species and fireflies. Learn how you can reduce light pollution and protect wildlife: https://youtu.be/ooLYWwA43SE