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Illuminating the path to sustainable cities

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DarkSky’s collaboration with LUCI Association to combat light pollution.

July 9, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: state of the science 2023 report released

Press release

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC To successfully communicate with the public and decision-makers, dark-sky advocates must have …

July 11, 2023

Shanghai skyline at night

Dark skies over Shanghai: Celebrating International Dark Sky Week with the Shanghai Astronomy Museum and Rémy Martin

International Dark Sky Week

You can set your watch by it. At 10 pm every night —11 pm in the Summer— the light …

May 8, 2023

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Our positions

Policy

DarkSky position statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies. These position statements help inform all …

August 21, 2023

IDA appeals FCC approval of SpaceX Gen2 satellite constellation

Satellites

IDA has appealed in response to the FCC order and authorization approving SpaceX to deploy and maintain a constellation …

January 6, 2023

Pursuing Europe-wide action on light pollution

Policy

To support a proposal for EU-wide action on light pollution from the Czech Republic, IDA has developed a European …

December 20, 2022

Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night (ROLAN) manifesto for lighting

Responsible outdoor lighting

By following the ROLAN manifesto, governments, businesses, and individuals can support the implementation of the United Nations sustainable development …

December 19, 2022

Guidance for U.S. homeowners associations

Resources

Homeowners associations can implement effective community standards for outdoor lighting through covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs).

July 23, 2023

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Lighting ordinances

Resources

Many people who become concerned about light pollution want to know what they can do to make a difference …

July 26, 2023

Model Lighting Ordinance

Resources

In 2011, DarkSky International and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) published a Model Lighting Ordinance to address the need …

July 26, 2023

Gavel on book

DarkSky advocates for policy priorities that reduce light pollution and promote quality outdoor lighting

Policy

Carefully crafted and robust public policy is crucial to fulfilling DarkSky’s mission to restore the nightime environment and protect …

July 26, 2023

Financials

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DarkSky is committed to financial transparency. We know our members and supporters want to make the biggest difference possible, …

August 5, 2024