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Minu Agarwal: Illuminating Education

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Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect …

City of Groveland named first International Dark Sky Community in Florida

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GROVELAND, FLORIDA, USA – DarkSky International announced today that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as an International …

Aenos National Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Greece

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AENOS ARGOSTOLI, Kefalonia, Greece – Aenos National Park achieves official designation by DarkSky International as the first certified International …

Advancing responsible outdoor lighting

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

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Search DarkSky Approved lighting, fixtures, luminaires, path lighting, street lighting, controllers, and more.

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 …

What is light pollution?

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Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. When we over-light, fail to …

Kerem Asfuroglu

Kerem Asfuroglu: Dark arts and community lighting

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Kerem Asfuroglu founded lighting firm Dark Source to creatively address light pollution. He's involved in initiatives to implement dark …

Parc du Mont-Bellevue Becomes Canada’s First Urban Night Sky Place

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Parc du Mont-Bellevue and partners lead dark-sky conservation efforts focused on improving outdoor lighting in urban areas through research …

Fixture Seal of Approval Fixtures mounted on the exterior of a building and pointing warm light downward.

Fixture Seal of Approval Program Expands Global Presence

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Over the last few years IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval Program has made significant progress including 12 companies around …

Responsible outdoor lighting is: 1. Useful, 2. Targeted, 3. Low Level, 4. Controlled, and 5. Warm-Colored

Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

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Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are overlit, left on when not needed, and harmful to the …

City of Fredericksburg Receives International Dark Sky Community Designation

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For More Information Contact: Lea Feuge, Public Information Officer City of Fredericksburg (830) 997-7521 [email protected] Fredericksburg, TX – After …