As data centers expand, advocates call for regulations on lights

By: Héctor Alejandro Arzate

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 12, 2026

Words: 1,310

Last Updated: 6 days, 7 hours ago

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When it comes to data centers, Vayujeet Gokhale has but one ask.

“If you are going to have lights on at night, then let’s do it in a responsible way,” he said.

Gokhale is a physics professor at Truman State University and a board member for DarkSky Missouri — the state chapter for an international non-profit aimed at reducing artificial lighting at night. The broader organization has taken a similar stance.

Gokhale acknowledges …

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