On the occasion of the Nights of Darkness, the Municipality of Court-Saint-Etienne invites citizens to participate in a collective action to preserve our nocturnal environment. On October 9 and 10, everyone is asked to reduce their lighting by turning off, where possible, non-essential outdoor lights such as those on facades, gardens, terraces, driveways, or signs.
This initiative aims to raise awareness about the effects of artificial night light on biodiversity and the natural rhythms of many species, as well as the resulting energy consumption. The Nights of Darkness are presented as an opportunity to become aware of these issues and rediscover the pleasure of a darker night.
The municipality emphasizes that in Court-Saint-Etienne, each citizen can make a difference by turning off superfluous lights during these two evenings to allow the night to reclaim its rights, thus promoting 'Less light. More night. More biodiversity.'
Two events are also offered in connection with this initiative: on Friday, October 9, a Sky Observation, and on Saturday, October 10, a Cine-debate.
