Staff Reports
Residents in Temple, Texas were left scratching their heads after witnessing a strange phenomenon of pink lights in the sky. Some speculated that it might be a sign of extraterrestrial activity, but alas, the truth was far more mundane. According to specialists, the pink glow was actually caused by a “malfunction with the blackout shades inside the facility” at the Revol Greens lettuce farm.
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Tom Thompson, the Chief Revenue Officer of Revol Greens, explained that the recent completion of a new phase of their greenhouse facility led to the malfunction in the blackout shades. These shades, which are used to keep light in and regulate the climate for the plants, inadvertently caused the pink glow that many mistook for something out of this world.
Thompson clarified that the light was actually a regular part of their plant-growing operations, designed to provide supplemental lighting during the night to extend the growing time and optimize plant growth. He emphasized that these types of grow lights are ubiquitous and even Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas uses a similar process to aid plant growth.
Dr. Joe Masabni, a vegetable specialist at Texas A&M, further confirmed that the pink light observed in the sky was a combination of blue and red light, essential for photosynthesis and optimal plant growth. He reassured the public that this method caused no light pollution and had no adverse effects on the environment or wildlife.
