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Young Advocates Set Their Eyes on Tackling Light Pollution

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Earlier this month, the International Dark-Sky Association was contacted by a group of students from Bioscience High School in …

February 22, 2019

International Dark Sky Week 2020

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February 19, 2019

The European Union Adopts New Guidance On Roadway Lighting Installations

LEDs

by John C. Barentine, Ph.D. IDA Director of Public Policy When white light-emitting diode (LED) technology appeared on the …

February 11, 2019

Fulda, Germany Earns International Dark Sky Community Status, First in the Country

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The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to announce the designation of Fulda, Germany as a Provisional International Dark Sky …

February 7, 2019

Devils River State Natural Area Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

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DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky …

January 31, 2019

Pollinators: switch street lights off at midnight to help moths and nocturnal wildlife

Light Pollution

by Callum Macgregor Postdoctoral research associate, University of York Conservation is often a conflict between the demands of development …

January 22, 2019

France Adopts National Light Pollution Policy Among Most Progressive In The World

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by John Barentine, IDA Director of Public Policy A new law came into effect in France on the first …

January 9, 2019

Stewart Island/Rakiura Achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary Accreditation

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All eyes are now looking to the Stewart Island/Rakiura night sky with the Island officially recognised for its exceptional …

January 3, 2019

Highlights from the 2018 Annual General Meeting

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The 2018 Annual General Meeting in Snowbird, Utah, brought together more than 170 dark sky enthusiasts from around the …

December 6, 2018

Tomintoul and Glenlivet – Cairngorms Designated First International Dark Sky Park In The Scottish Highlands

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The high quality of the night skies above Tomintoul and Glenlivet have received a prestigious award by becoming Scotland’s …

November 29, 2018

IDA Accepting Applications for Community-Friendly Sports Lighting Design Certification

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In recent years, IDA has witnessed a marked increase in the number of outdoor sports lighting complexes built in …

November 28, 2018

IDA Seeks Next Executive Director

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The International Dark-Sky Association is seeking its next Executive Director to lead the organization to new heights and to …

November 27, 2018