Why This Pennsylvania City Put Its Streetlights on a Dimmer
Why This Pennsylvania City Put Its Streetlights on a Dimmer
After passing a Dark Sky ordinance to curb light pollution and save energy, Pittsburgh is installing adjustable streetlights.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, focusing on Pittsburgh's efforts to reduce light pollution. The claim about adjustable streetlights is supported by multiple sources. The article presents a slightly positive view of the initiative, but overall remains fairly objective.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Pittsburgh is installing adjustable streetlights.
- Verification Source #3: The City will have the capability to control streetlights by dimming or enhancing the illuminance on every streetlight.
- Verification Source #2: Some cities have dimmable lights that brighten with motion detectors.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Pittsburgh passed a Dark Sky ordinance to curb light pollution and save energy.
- Verification Source #1: Pittsburgh is becoming a dark sky city. The Pennsylvania city announced in August it will become a dark sky city
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3 confirms the ability to control streetlights by dimming or enhancing illuminance.
- Source 1 confirms Pittsburgh's initiative to become a dark sky city.