Tag: light pollution

International Dark Sky Places program advocacy — A review of 2020–2021 Annual Reports

Light Pollution

International Dark Sky Place advocates showcase a diversity of creative and engaging ways to promote the dark-sky movement in …

June 3, 2022

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

Translating Research into Practice

Guest Writer

The following is a guest post submitted by Catherine Pérez Vega and Karolina Zielinska-Dabkowska (IDA Technical Committee) about their …

February 22, 2022

Globe at Night 2022: Can You See the Stars?

Light Pollution

Every year, the Globe at Night international community science campaign raises awareness about the impact of light pollution by …

January 6, 2022

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

Monthly Star

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

September 24, 2021

Alejandro Sommer: A dark sky mission in Argentina

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Alejandro Sommer, an advocate for dark skies in Misiones, Argentina, works to protect the province's night environment and indigenous …

July 28, 2021

A land of perpetual false dawn

Light Pollution

Commercial greenhouses contribute significantly to light pollution, often surpassing the output of entire towns. Regulations and technology can help …

April 26, 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

Ian Hobkirk: Astrotourism as a force for good

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Barcelona-born DarkSky Delegate Ian Hobkirk promotes astrotourism and educates about health risks, emphasizing behavioral change and ‘glocal’ approaches.

March 24, 2021

A Values-Centered Approach to Nighttime Conservation

Outdoor Lighting

IDA’s Board of Directors adopted a Policy implementing the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting on January 28, 2021. …

March 23, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Michael Lewis from Virginia, USA

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DarkSky Delegate Michael Lewis of Virginia works on Urban Night Sky Place designations and highlights the importance of Black …

February 24, 2021