Darkness News
South Carolina State Bill Will Prohibit Light on Beaches
January 26, 2023 - WMBF News
State Senate Bill 133 would ban lighting on beach that are likely nesting grounds for sea turtles. Paired with Sea Turtle Protection Act the entire state will commit to the wellbeing of turtles in the state.
Read MoreDeerfield Beach, FL Condo Has a Light Pollution Problem
January 25, 2023 - New Pelican
Penthouse North Condos have new ‘security’ lighting, installed without permits, that are shining into bedroom windows. Residents are petitioning the home owners association to reduce nuisance lighting.
Read MoreNew Zealand Secures Second Dark Sky Reserve
January 24, 2023 - IDA
The districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton have been named Dark Sky reserves by the International Dark Sky Association. Residents and local advocates were able to protect 3,665 square kilometers on the North Island.
Read MoreThe Rate of Light Pollution Growth is Accelerating
January 23, 2023 - LighTED
A citizen-science project overseen by Christopher Kyba has found that the night sky is 10% brighter every year. This is considerably more than previously estimated, satellite observations in 2017 had pegged the rate at 2%.
Read MoreALAN Linked with Spiny Mouse Colony Collapse
January 20, 2023 - i24 News
Zoologists at Tel Aviv University have found that light pollution lead to buildups of stress hormones reducing reproduction rates and overall lifespan of the rodents.
Read MoreALAN Disrupts Mosquito Activity and Metabolism
January 18, 2023 - Insects
Ohio State University has determined that light at night alters feeding habits of mosquitos.
Read MoreIDA Appeals FCC Decision on SpaceX Satellites
January 17, 2023 - IDA
The International Dark Sky Association has lodged an appeal in the DC Court of Appeals against the Federal Communications Commission’s authorization order to SpaceX of 7500 low-orbit communications satellites. The IDA cited harms under the National Environmental Protection Act as grounds for appeal.
Read MoreDetecting LED-Caused Fatty Liver Disease with Infrared
January 16, 2023 - Analyst
A research team in Taiwan has found that you can use kinetic-Fourier transform infrared (WPK-FTIR) imaging spot non-alcoholic-derived Fatty Liver Disease in mice.
Read MoreNear Infrared Light Also Stimulates the Melanopic Response
January 13, 2023 - Biology
A paper from the Long School of Medicine at University of Texas, San Antonio has found that certain bands of infrared light is absorbed the skin and eyes and stimulate melatonin production. The authors recommend exposure to daylight outdoors as much as avoiding light at night for sleep hygiene.
Read MoreMarine Ecosystems Depend on Seasonal and Lunar Lighting Changes
January 12, 2023 - The Conversation
Researchers at Plymouth University have determined that seaside urban ALAN exceeds lunar light on all except three days a year. That level of brightness is disrupting the reproductive habits of thousands of species, as well exposing many to night-time predation they would not otherwise encounter.
Read MoreStreaming on January 19th: Why Light Threatens Life
January 11, 2023 - Royal Institute of Great Britain
Johan Eklöf, author of The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms that Sustain Life will deliver a 90-minute talk on light pollution and wildlife health. The talk is presented by The Royal Institution and tickets are available for £5.
Read MoreRidgway State Park Picked for Dark Sky Mentorship Program
January 3, 2023 - The Daily Sentinel
Staff at the Colorado dark sky park will begin offering free training and consultations to municipalities, other parks and private businesses on reducing light pollution and dark sky tourism.
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