Treasure Coast Newspapers

Light pollution from Buc-ee's, sign may impact sea turtle nesting on Fort Pierce beaches

Buc-ee's has been working on a St. Lucie County location since 2023. The 100-foot sign and other light pollution may affect sea turtle nesting on Fort Pierce beaches. It would be the first Buc-ee's on ...
CNN

Baby sea turtles in Georgia are struggling to find the ocean this season. Massive interstate lights are to blame, experts say

During the first week of July, the popular travel center and gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened its largest location in Georgia, just off coastal Interstate 95. But it’s not the beaver-branded ...
WLRN

Tripping the light? Fantastic! But, there's more you can do to protect sea turtles

It's sea turtle nesting season and everyone knows what that means — turn off your lights at night. Flipping your light switch is an easy way to feel like an environmental superstar, but what else can ...
CNN

Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to make our skies dark again

EDITOR’S NOTE: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has ...