Darkness News
Ann Arbor, MI Picks 58 Watt Lights
August 23, 2024 - WEMU
After debate between darkness advocates, urbanists, and residents the city has settled on 58 watt LED street lighting. The prefered […]
Read MoreCentre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky Secures US Grant for Satellite Mitigations
August 22, 2024 - CPS IAU
The US National Science Foundation has granted the International Astronomers Union $750,000 to improve observatories’ “ability to reduce the frequency […]
Read MoreDoylestown, PA Plans Lights Out for Fall Migration
August 21, 2024 - Patch
The Pennsylvania township has begun an awareness campaign ahead of fall migration to encourage residents and business owners to limit […]
Read MoreCass County DAR Gives Conservation Medal to Robert Parrish for Dark Sky Advocacy
August 20, 2024 - Leader Publications
A Minnesotan branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution has recognized amateur astronomer and darkness advocate Robert Parrish with […]
Read MoreBursa Is Turkey’s First Dark Sky Park
August 19, 2024 - Hurriyet Daily News
The park in the southwest of Turkey on the Başalan Plateau officially announced their recognition by DarkSky International during the […]
Read MoreIL Darkness Bill Passes
August 16, 2024 - Senator Laura Ellman
Illinois Senate Bill 3501, which will require all exterior lighting purchased with state funds to comply with light pollution mitigation […]
Read MoreALAN Making Plant Leaves Too Dense for Insects to Eat
August 15, 2024 - Food Manufacturing
A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences of green ash and Japanese pagoda trees in urban Beijing has […]
Read MoreGrand Wailea Hotel in Honolulu Agrees to Reduce Brightness, Fund Conservation Efforts
August 14, 2024 - Honolulu Star-Adviser
The lawsuit between the Grand Wailea Hotel and Earthjustice has ended in a settlement. The hotel’s owners have agreed to […]
Read MoreDSI Launches Action Fund
August 13, 2024 - DarkSky International
DarkSky International has announced a new fundraising initiative to support policy advocacy, fund local branches, and create a new training […]
Read MoreGSA Recognizes DLC LUNA
August 12, 2024 - US Lighting Trends
The latest version of the US General Services Administration’s P100 Facilities Standards incorporates the DesignLights Consortium’s LUNA Standard for responsible […]
Read MoreEiweiler, Germany is the 8th DSI-Recognized place in the Country
August 9, 2024 - DarkSky International
The western German village is home to 809 permanent residents. The village began work on timed, motion-controlled lighting in 2021.
Read MoreMeal Timing Linked with Sleep Quality
August 8, 2024 - Plos One
A new study of 7,000 adults over 3 years from the Affiliated Hospital of Yan’an University has established a link […]
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