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Data Centers and the Sky's Quiet Crisis | Minneapolis News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- 130
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Summary
Data centers are lighting up the night — not just with power, but with glaring, unnecessary light. A physics professor is calling for smarter, downward-facing, motion-sensor lighting to save money and protect wildlife. As the U.S. expands its digital infrastructure — especially in the Midwest — the environmental cost is mounting: birds get disoriented, insects vanish from light beams, and communities scramble to balance economic gains with ecological responsibility. Light pollution isn’t just about stars; it’s about survival. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30fdb3c5cd733070