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Eyes In The Sky: Exploring Global Light Pollution With Satellite Maps

Light Pollution

Billions of people around the world routinely experience light pollution in the form of skyglow, the ever-present “haze” of …

August 22, 2016

Light pollution in Los Angeles obscures the night sky.

5 Appalling Facts about Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Residents of L.A. haven’t been able to see the stars for a while. In fact some city dwellers don’t …

July 29, 2016

An "acorn" outdoor street light at night gives off a lot of glare because it's not shielded.

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

Three Surprising Creatures 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 …

June 30, 2016

Light pollution over Chicago

5 Species Threatened by Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Sea turtles live in the ocean but hatch on the beach at night. Hatchlings find their way to the …

June 23, 2016

Photo ISS043-E-247811 of North and South Korea from the International Space Station ISS.

Night Lights and Prosperity Don’t Always Go Hand in Hand

Uncategorized

By guest writer Chris Kyba North Korea is famously dark compared to South Korea and China at night, and …

May 18, 2016

A panorama of the Milky Way.

Participate in “Starlight, Beyond Light Pollution Leadership Training Forum”

Light Pollution

By Audrey Fischer, IDA Chicago chapter leader To those who love the starry night sky, We are at the …

April 26, 2016

The City of Seattle, Washington, skyline at night with the Space Needle in the foreground.

Light Pollution Measure Passed by Washington State

Light Pollution

On Friday, March 26, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a supplemental state transportation budget that includes what may well …

April 5, 2016

A satellite image of Las Vegas showing a sea of lights.

City Lights from Space

Light Pollution

It’s no secret that city lights are brighter than starlight. Almost everyone, from amateur stargazers to professional astronomers, has …

March 29, 2016

7 Dark Sky Highlights of 2015

Inspiration

Our International Dark Sky Places program had another record breaking year. We designated 17 new Dark Sky Places, breaking …

December 31, 2015

A picture of the word "ordinance" in the dictionary.

How to Enact a Lighting Ordinance

Outdoor Lighting

By Guest Writer Bob Gent Many of us are aware of the serious problems from light pollution. Blinding glare …

December 30, 2015

A neighborhood on a lake with tall trees reflected in the water.

City’s LED Retrofit Shows Need For Careful Lighting Choices

LEDs

By Guest Author Jim Benya Davis, California, is a small city adjacent to a large university. The city has …

December 8, 2015