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Elizabeth van Heerden: A personal journey through an IDSP application

Human Health

Elizabeth shares her story of becoming a volunteer of the Naramata Dark Sky Initiative, including tips on how to …

Artificial Light at Night: state of the science 2023 report released

Press release

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC To successfully communicate with the public and decision-makers, dark-sky advocates must have …

Advocacy through light sensitivity: Chloe Everhart

Human Health

Chloe Everhart from Alaska shares her journey of light sensitivity after a traumatic accident, advocating for personalized lighting options …

Assess your home’s outdoor lighting

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DarkSky’s Home Lighting Assessment helps you identify problem lighting and solutions that can reduce light pollution.

Advancing responsible outdoor lighting

What we do

DarkSky advances responsible outdoor lighting through policy positions, public education, scientific research, partnerships, and more.

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What renters can do about light pollution

Resources

Renters don’t have as much flexibility as property owners to change their outdoor lighting, but there are still many …

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 …

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Our positions

Policy

DarkSky position statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies. These position statements help inform all …

Monthly Star: You!

News

DarkSky International highlights the work of advocates, delegates, and chapters from around the world, showcasing their efforts in protecting …

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

News

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

New study highlights the need for urgent action to reverse runaway light pollution

News

To read this post in Spanish, click here. (Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí.) A new …

Sriram Murali

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Sriram Murali from India

News

Filmmaker Sriram Murali discusses his work in dark sky photography and films and their impact in raising awareness about …