Getting starry-eyed with us

Light pollution doesn't just stop us from seeing the stars, it can also have a huge effect on wildlife.

Joanna Ferguson... from @_BCT_ shines a light on why light pollution is such a big problem for bats. 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/a-bats-eye-view/

We’re super excited to launch the first episode of our new podcast - The Countryside Voices podcast!

In this episode ... we explore the beauty of starry skies, #StarCount results, and chat all things bats with @_BCT_

Listen here or find us on podcast apps > https://www.cpre.org.uk/about-us/what-we-say-and-do/countryside-voices-podcast/

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Back in February, we asked you to look to the night sky, and help us map the nation’s view of the night sky. An ... incredible 2,500 people took part in Star Count, and the results are now in…

Explore the maps to find out how your area compares >> https://www.cpre.org.uk/starcountresults

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🎺 JOB ALERT 🎺

We're recruiting for a Public Affairs Officer. Now, more than ever, we need a dynamic lobbyist to ... help stand up for the countryside in Westminster 💚

Apply below, deadline is 12pm 2 June! #charityjobs #jobs
https://www.cpre.org.uk/jobs/public-affairs-officer-2/

Where can you see a lion, a bear and a dragon all the same time? Well, in the night sky of course!

Here’s our guide ... to the stars and constellations you can see in the early summer night sky. #StarCount
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/stargazing-in-may/

The delay of #COP26 in Glasgow was the right call, but the momentum for climate action continues to grow as we begin to ... rebuild from the pandemic.

Let’s ensure the green recovery delivers for people, our countryside and nature, as well as the climate. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52839057

61% of you could see 10 stars or fewer as part of #StarCount.

3 things you can do to make it easier to see the stars
... 👉 Switch off outside lights not in use
👉 Ask your council to fit street light shields
👉 Find your nearest #darkskies with our maps https://www.cpre.org.uk/starcountresults

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'Gazing up at the heavens can inspire and help lift our spirits. It is a shame that few of us can see the starry skies ... in all their glory, without the intrusion of light pollution.'

Our Chief Exec @CrispinTruman on our #StarCount results. @EmilyBeament https://www.itv.com/news/2020-05-28/starry-starry-night-hidden-by-light-pollution-for-majority-count-finds/

Did you know that just 3% of people in England enjoy truly dark skies? ⭐⭐

A starry sky is an incredible sight, but... too often light pollution hides our view of the stars.

Explore our interactive #StarCount maps to see how your area compares
https://www.cpre.org.uk/starcountresults

The magic of nature can be seen in a starry sky. But just 3% of people that took part in #StarCount experienced truly ... dark skies.

RT if you think we should all be able to experience the wonder of truly #darkskies https://www.cpre.org.uk/starcountresults

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A dark starry sky is a truly magical sight.

But 61% of people that took part in #StarCount could see 10 stars or fewer ... within Orion – this indicates severe light pollution.

Explore our interactive map to find out how your area compares >> https://bit.ly/3gxJHqw

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The results are here for #StarCount! An incredible 2,500 people took part.

👉 61% of people saw 10 stars or fewer, ... indicating severe light pollution
👉 Just 3% live in an area with truly dark skies

Watch this to find out more.

Discover the results > https://www.cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/dark-skies/star-count-2020-results/

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The coronavirus pandemic has offered us a glimpse into what life would be like if the private car was not king.

So, why... is the government continuing to pursue a road-building agenda guided by ‘tarmac and be damned’ thinking? Read more from @CrispinTruman
https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/tarmac-and-be-damned-road-building-cannot-continue-post-lockdown/