Tibet reserves save skies from light pollution

Two natural reserves in the Tibet autonomous region have been recognized for their conservation of dark skies.

The China Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky in Ngari and Nagchu were accredited by the International Union for Conservation of Nature this month for their efforts in combating light pollution and protecting dark skies, according to their operators.

It is the first time such reserves in China have been recognized by an international organization, according to the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation.