Darkness News
Maui May Ban Outdoor Fixtures
July 21, 2022 - Hawaii News Now
County Bill 21 would ban the most common types exterior fixtures. The aim of the bill is protect seabirds and will carry a fine of $1000 per day if passed.
Read MoreLow Lighting in Parks Makes People Feel Better
July 20, 2022 - Sustainability
A joint study from the departments of Architecture and Psychology at Università degli Studi della Campania has determined that low lighting at warmer color temperatures makes park occupants feel better while also reducing energy use and limiting harm on to local plants and insects.
Read MoreBat-Friendly Street Lighting Nominated for Award
July 19, 2022 - Light Now
Bollards with directed red lights in Frederiksborgvej, Denmark designed by Focus Lighting AS and implemented by the Light Bureau has won a Build Back Better award.
Read MorePollen Season is Getting Longer – Light Pollution is the Cause
July 18, 2022 - The Conversation
A study from Iowa State University has found that regions above a certain ALAN level experienced flowering 9 days earlier. The early start aggravates allergies and asthma, as well exposing the plants to risks of frost damage.
Read MoreFalling Walls Prize Shortlists GFZ Potsdam’s Citizen Science Project
July 15, 2022 - Twitter
Global “ideas and connections” group acknowledges the work of light pollution observation group.
Read MoreBuild a Insect Circadian Activity Tracking Device
July 14, 2022 - PLOS Biology
The Sticky Pi is a a smart trap created by researchers at the University of British Columbia. The open-source device uses algorithms and deep learning to measure insect activity.
Read MoreChronotherapy on the Rise
July 13, 2022 - Pharmaceutics
Oncologists and microbiologist in France have begun to study circadian alignment with pharmaceutical dosing. A meta-study from Université de Lille shows that there is value in matching the timing of therapies with circadian rhythms for maximum effect.
Read MoreChestnut Hill, PA Pushes Back on Bright Street Lights
July 12, 2022 - Fox 29
Residents are complaining that the city’s new LEDs are too bright and too harsh for comfort. Local critics hope to pause a 120,000 lamp upgrade project.
Read MoreSports Facilities Are Getting Brighter
July 11, 2022 - International Journal of Sustainable Lighting
GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences has determined that UK sports stadia are emitting as much as a factor of 5 more light since 2012.
Read MoreWisconsin Parks Eye Dark Sky Status
July 8, 2022 - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
The Driftless Region’s Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Wildcat Mountain State Park, and Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area in Southwestern WI have begun the work to become a dark sky park under the supervision of Scott Lind
Read MoreInternational Dark Sky Association Runs Photo Contest
July 7, 2022 - IDA
The 3rd annual Capture the Dark Sky Photography contest is accepting entries across nine categories until July 21st. Prizes are presented in partnership with Visit Utah.
Read MoreLight Pollution Disrupts Seasonal Adaptation
July 6, 2022 - Hormones and Behavior
The extended artificial day time is harming the ability to adapt to seasonal changes and altering mating behaviors.
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