Tag: advocacy

Capture the Dark 2023: Meet the Judges

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In celebration of the impact that photography has had on the dark sky movement, the International Dark-Sky Association is …

April 27, 2023

The city of Bee Cave, Texas certified as International Dark Sky Community

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BEE CAVE, Texas, USA – The City of Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by …

April 18, 2023

Community of Xichong recognized as first International Dark Sky Community in China

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XICHONG, Shenzhen, China — Xichong, Shenzhen, is now an International Dark Sky Community certified by DarkSky International. Becoming the …

April 6, 2023

Ynys Enlli named first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Wales, United Kingdom

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YNYS ENLLI, Wales, UK – Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), north Wales, has received International Dark Sky Sanctuary (IDSS) certification …

February 23, 2023

City of Rocks National Reserve Achieves International Dark Sky Park Certification

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CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE, Almo, Idaho, U.S. – City of Rocks National Reserve (henceforth "City") is proud to …

February 2, 2023

Request for support for a petition to reduce light pollution at night in New Zealand

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The following is a guest post by Nalayini Brito-Davies, Vice President of the IDA Board of Directors. As with …

January 24, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate and former board president Diane Knutson

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Diane Knutson, a former DarkSky board president and current board director, shares her journey as a dark sky advocate …

January 23, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Rayan Khan from Pakistan

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Rayan Khan, a DarkSky Delegate from Pakistan, discusses the importance of dark skies in Pakistani culture. He emphasizes the …

May 24, 2022

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Andrea Soffiatti from Italy

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DarkSky Advocate Andrea Soffiatti and her husband raise awareness about light pollution in Italy through outreach events, aperitivo gatherings, …

November 22, 2021

Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel: Light pollution researcher and space pirate

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Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel, a light-pollution researcher and DarkSky Advocate, discusses his journey from aspiring space pirate to astrophysicist, …

October 27, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Diane Turnshek from Pittsburgh, USA

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Pennsylvania advocate Diane Turnshek discusses preserving dark skies, DarkSky Pittsburgh's work, successful strategies, and challenges in passing ordinances.

September 24, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran from Texas, USA

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Texas-based DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran emphasizes education for police and believes it is crucial to dispel misconceptions about lighting.

April 21, 2021