In Paul Bogard's "Let There Be Dark" essay he addresses the growing concern of light pollution and the decreased value of darkness in the world. Bogard begins his essay speaking about personal experiences. He expresses a nostalgic tone speaking about what "darkness" was in his youth versus what children of the coming generations will experience. He uses facts to back up his claim stating that "8 of 10 children born in the United States will never know a sky dark enough for the Milky Way". He then follows up by stating his concerns for future generations regarding the worth of darkness and challenging people to remember that light has irreplaceable value. Bogard uses his next paragraph as a stepping stone for his credibility towards the
