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Study Highlights Economic and Behavioral Impact of Astrotourism in Alberta

  • University of Alberta research explores how astrotourism at dark sky preserves, like the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, influences visitor attitudes and behaviors toward light pollution.
  • Visitors show strong interest and gain knowledge about dark sky preservation, though actual behavior change remains moderate.
  • Enhanced educational efforts in parks could promote proactive steps toward reducing light pollution.