Episode 113 – News - Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter October 17th, 2024

Highlights from this episode:

  • A Hotel in Maui
  • Responsible Astrotourism
  • Nevada
  • Vote Against Light Pollution

 

Sponsored by Evluma

https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/

 

Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle 

 

Headlines and Sources:

DSI Issues Principles for Responsible Astrotourism

https://darksky.org/news/darksky-internationals-principles-of-responsible-astrotourism/

 

Under One Sky is Open for Registration

https://web.cvent.com/event/93e15e15-1914-4b0c-a0a8-86e8e2c79e47/websitePage:cbe28c64-ebdf-4103-88f9-219cf0adf089?rt=c1bGPfrxtUeusmLpFJuO8g

 

Bright Light in Afternoon and Evening Suppresses Melatonin in Human Teens

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.10.02.616112v1

 

Circadian Disruption Linked with Lung Inflammation in Mice

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1348181/full

 

Circadian Disruption Linked with Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-024-00798-9

 

Here’s What We Know For Sure About Insect-Friendly Lighting 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574524001184

 

Chulalongkorn U Students Build New, Turtle Safe Fixture

https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/cocolamp-saves-lost-baby-sea-turtles-an-innovation-from-chulalongkorn-students-302265348.html

 

Grand Wailea Resort in Maui Publishes New Lighting Plan

https://inside.lighting/news/24-10/endangered-birds-spur-lighting-overhaul-resort

 

Nevada Launches Starry Skies Certification Program

https://newspub.live/west/nevada/nevada-starry-skies-certification-program-aims-to-protect-view-of-the-stars-in-rural-nevada/

 

Ely, NV is Home to a Boom in Astrotourism

https://www.ktnv.com/news/ely-the-nevada-town-that-still-gets-true-dark-skies

 

LDS Temple to Proceed in LV, NV, Prompts Review of Policy 

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/10/01/residents-continue-debate-over-night-lights-las-vegas-looks-towards-regulations/

 

Edison, NJ Debates Light Trespass Law

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/edison/sections/government/articles/edison-council-considering-ordinance-to-reduce-light-spilling-into-homes

 

CT Middle School Work on Darkness Curriculum

https://ctmirror.org/2024/10/03/how-a-new-curriculum-will-open-students-eyes-to-the-night-skies/

 

Astronomers Work to Open Stargazing Site in NS

https://x.com/CBCNS/status/1839972066256130338

 

Al Ula Manara and Al Gharameel Reserves Are the First Dark Sky Park in Saudi Arabia

https://darksky.org/news/alula-manara-and-algharameel-nature-reserves-officially-named-as-saudi-arabias-and-gccs-first-ever-dark-sky-park-in-boost-to-astronomy-and-astrotourism-ambitions/

 

Beaver Island in Northern MI is a Dark Sky Sanctuary

https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/beaver-island-mi-is-named-international-dark-sky-sanctuary

 

Vernon County, WI Loses Out on Dark Sky Status

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/10/08/new-dark-sky-park-in-wisconsin-was-possible-led-lights-ended-that/75451252007/?taid=670548fc25d3d900011c654a

 

Harbor in Kotka, Finland Dims When No One is There

https://www.ledinside.com/news/2024/10/2024_10_01_01

 

Bats of San Diego, CA Struggle with Urban Sprawl 

https://dnyuz.com/2024/10/10/urbanization-puts-san-diegos-furry-residents-at-risk/

 

Lights Out in Rockwall County, TX

https://hoodline.com/2024/10/rockwall-county-joins-lights-out-texas-to-safeguard-migratory-birds-during-seasonal-journey/

 

and DFW, TX

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/downtown-dallas-and-fort-worth-to-dim-lights-temporarily-for-migrating-bird-protection/

 

100 Foot Wide Illuminated Sign in Amsterdam, NY Has Its Day in Court 

https://lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/trump-loving-business-owner-victorious-after-judge-drops-restraining-order-against-massive-vote-for-trump-sign-atop-factory-just-in-time-for-lighting-ceremony/

 

Making the Case for Plain Language for Darkness 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/14771535241268656