Darkness News
Vernon County, WI Loses Out on Dark Sky Status
October 18, 2024 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wildcat Mountain State Park, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area were all under consideration for recognition […]
Read MoreEdison, NJ Debates Light Trespass Law
October 16, 2024 - TAPinto Edison
The township in central New Jersey has proposed a residential lighting ordinance that would prohibit buildings from installing lighting above […]
Read MoreDSI Issues Principles for Responsible Astrotourism
October 15, 2024 - DarkSky International
As astrotourism, ie. travel for the sake of star gazing, becomes more popular human activity adds risks to the environment. […]
Read MoreHarbor in Kotka, Finland Dims When No One is There
October 11, 2024 - LED Inside
The public area of Kantasatama harbor has added smart lighting system that brightens when it detects motion. The 137 luminaires […]
Read MoreProposed Latter Day Saints Temple Approved in Las Vegas, NV; Prompts Review of Policy
October 10, 2024 - Fox 5 Vegas
The temple’s approval was heavily debated, which has sparked interest in lighting ordinance reform from city council. The city may […]
Read MoreNevada Plans Starry Skies Certification Program
October 9, 2024 - NewsPub
The Nevada Starry Skies Certification Program is a new initiative from the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation. The State-run program […]
Read MoreBright Light in Afternoon and Evening Suppresses Melatonin in Human Teens
October 8, 2024 - BioRXiv
A multi-disciplinary team at the University of Basel has determined that bright light exposure during the day reduced melatonin levels […]
Read MoreChulalongkorn U Students Build New, Turtle-Safe Fixture
October 7, 2024 - Chulalongkorn University
A team of students from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand have devised a light-diverting shade made of […]
Read MoreDeep Sea Mining Will Add Light Pollution
October 4, 2024 - The Maritime Executive
The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network is raising concerns over plans to begin harvesting rare earths from the […]
Read MoreMany LED Billboards Are Already Illegal
October 3, 2024 - The Drive
Title 23 of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations states the illuminated signs that “are of such intensity or brilliance […]
Read MoreALAN Is a Generational Harm to Zebrafish
October 2, 2024 - Earth Sky
A study of zebrafish from the Max Plank institute found that those exposed to blue light at night exhibited changes […]
Read MoreGrand Teton National Park Tests Red Lighting
October 1, 2024 - Scientific Reports
The US National Parks Service has partnered with Boise State University to test new lighting for roads and parking areas. […]
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