Outdoor Lighting

International Dark Sky Week: 5 Ways to Support Dark Skies Right Now

Light Pollution

The nighttime environment is a crucial natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor …

April 27, 2017

SKYGLOW: Hunting the Dark

Light Pollution

Pursued in collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association, SKYGLOW explores the history and mythology of celestial observation and the …

April 12, 2017

BBC Explores True Cost of LED Lights

Light Pollution

Brian Wheeler of the BBC shares the story of Karen Snyder, and her friend, Delores Bushong whose neighborhood in …

March 14, 2017

Night Skies in Arizona and Beyond

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Arizona resident, Mike Powell, recently wrote a column for the Paris Review describing dark skies in Arizona. Powell describes …

February 21, 2017

Transition to LED Brings New Environmentally Responsiblity Standards for Outdoor Fixtures

Light Pollution

The rapid advancement of LED technology is unparalleled in the lighting industry, which has caused cities and utilities to …

February 17, 2017

3 Insects Affected by Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Every year we see lots of new research on the effect of artificial light at night on various types …

January 31, 2017

Flagstaff AZ Images at Night Show Success with Years of Dark Sky Advocacy

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New images taken by the National Park Service of Flagstaff, Arizona show the years of dedicated dark sky advocacy …

January 20, 2017

Contact Your Elected Official to Fight Against Blue-Rich LED Street Lighting

Light Pollution

Many cities across the globe are replacing their older street lights with newer LED technology. Specifically, with the blue-rich …

January 3, 2017

Call to Action! Contact Chicago’s Administration to Demand a Responsible Outdoor Lighting Plan

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IDA’s Executive Director, Scott Feierabend has sent an urgent letter to Chicago’s Mayor, Rahm Emanuel’s regarding the proposed outdoor …

December 30, 2016

Why is Blue Light at Night Bad?

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The Harvard Health Publications article, “Blue light has a dark side,” describes artificial lighting that emits the blue color …

December 22, 2016

5 Popular Myths About LED Streetlights

Light Pollution

The rapid changes in LED lighting technology have given rise to an LED retrofit revolution. Across the globe, municipalities …

September 8, 2016

Really, really bad lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Good lighting is used only when needed, only where needed, in only the amount needed, and shielded so that …

July 26, 2016