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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Certified as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

Contact: Tim Hudson, 207-456-6001 May 8, 2020 PATTEN, ME – Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the International …

May 8, 2020

It’s Earth Day! Is your home lighting nature, neighbor and night sky friendly?

Outdoor Lighting

What better way to celebrate Earth Day (and Night!) than by making your home dark sky friendly?

April 22, 2020

Joining forces to protect the night from light pollution

Press release

Co-authors: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, IDA Brian Liebel, Director of Standards and Research, IES We are delighted to announce …

April 17, 2020

April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”

Press release

Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association [email protected] (240) 920-8466 During…

April 9, 2020

Helper, Utah Certified as International Dark Sky Community

News

Release date: April 1, 2020 Contact(s): Lenise Peterman 801-712-7622 HELPER, UT— Helper City and the International Dark-Sky Association are …

April 1, 2020

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

Inspiration

by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

March 30, 2020

Research and dark sky advocacy are a perfect match for scientist Brett Seymoure

News

Postdoctoral researcher Brett Seymoure highlights the impact of light pollution on species, including insects, and advocates for lighting changes …

March 24, 2020

IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering …

March 17, 2020

The Human Environment Includes Orbital Space

Satellites

By Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director Protecting the night from light pollution for all living things requires bold action. Today, …

March 10, 2020

Niue is World’s First Country to Become a Dark Sky Place

Uncategorized

Media Release The Pacific nation now provides protection for sky, sea, and land. The Pacific island of Niue is …

March 7, 2020

Light Pollution Research Shows Humans and Wildlife Can Coexist

Light Pollution

It is no secret that light pollution has an impact on wildlife. For billions of years, all life has …

March 3, 2020

City of Fredericksburg Receives International Dark Sky Community Designation

News

For More Information Contact: Lea Feuge, Public Information Officer City of Fredericksburg (830) 997-7521 [email protected] Fredericksburg, TX – After …

February 24, 2020