Claims that Maui’s streetlights kill endangered seabirds head to trial

A federal judge has decided that a trial will examine allegations that streetlights on Maui are harming endangered Hawaiian seabirds by disorienting them. This case could have significant implications for both urban development and conservation efforts, as it pits modern infrastructure against the protection of endangered species. If proven, it could lead to changes in lighting technology to balance human needs with environmental preservation.