Living Green - Episode 64 - New Zealand Sky Park

The video discusses the brightness of Milky Way stars and the efforts by locals in Dacapo, alongside UNESCO, to establish a Starlight Reserve to protect the night sky from light pollution. It highlights the impact of light pollution on observatories and encourages viewers to appreciate and protect pristine night skies.

What is the main goal of the locals in Dacapo teaming up with UNESCO?

• To create a new constellation

• To launch a satellite

• To establish a Starlight Reserve

• To build a new observatory

What is the primary concern addressed by the Starlight Reserve proposal?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Light pollution

• Water pollution

Which of the following is a major source of light pollution?

• Rural areas

• Forests

• Deserts

• Major settlements

What can visitors observe at places like Mount John?

• The effects of air pollution

• The effects of light pollution

• The effects of noise pollution

• The effects of water pollution

Why are pristine night skies considered valuable?

• They reduce noise levels

• They help in agriculture

• They are rare and beautiful

• They improve air quality