The iconic white sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit up 1 night in every 5 last year, to mark everything from St. Patrick’s Day to the death of Olivia Newton John. Now, the New South Wales government in Australia is considering a plan to cap the number of days the sails can be illuminated. The World’s Marco Werman has more.
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