Presteigne and Norton is certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales News January 11, 2024
From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life About For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine … June 8, 2024
Causes of light pollution Resources Light pollution is a problem, but there’s no single country, group, or industry to blame. Instead, it’s a result … July 31, 2023
What is light pollution? Resources Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. When we over-light, fail to … October 5, 2023
Solutions to light pollution Resources Light pollution is harming our environment, wildlife habitats, and our quality of life. All around us, this unintended pollutant … July 24, 2023
Light pollution affects human health Light Pollution Research suggests that artificial light at night can negatively affect human health, increasing risks for obesity, depression, sleep disorders, … October 5, 2023
Light pollution reduces our night sky heritage Effects of light pollution The nighttime environment is a precious natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor … October 17, 2023
Outdoor lighting at night doesn’t do what you think it does to reduce crime and increase safety Effects of light pollution There is no clear scientific evidence that increased outdoor lighting deters crimes. It may make us feel safer, but … October 17, 2023
Light pollution wastes energy and money and damages the climate Effects of light pollution Lighting levels that are higher than necessary and light that shines when and where it’s not needed is wasteful. … October 17, 2023
Light pollution harms wildlife and ecosystems Resources For billions of years, all life has relied on Earth’s predictable rhythm of day and night. It’s encoded in … November 13, 2023