Protect birds from bright lights in the big city

Dear Mayor Lightfoot,

Recent studies have shown that Chicago is, in the words of the Chicago Tribune, "the most dangerous metropolitan area in the contiguous U.S. for migratory birds". Tens of thousands of birds die every year in your city because they collide with buildings, having been attracted by bright lights, like moths to a flame. Voluntary programs to reduce lighting have made only a small dent in the number of deaths. It's time now to take stronger action, by supporting the "Bird-Friendly Design Ordinance", now being considered by the City Council. If passed, Chicago will not only save many birds' lives in your city. It will be a shining example to the cities and towns throughout the country in which we live.