Darkness News
Night Lights Don’t Help Children Sleep
February 15, 2022 - The Sleep Foundation
A study of 36 pre-school aged children at University of Colorado Boulder showed that light as low as 5 lux cuts melatonin levels by at least 69%.
Read MoreWaldorf Astoria Maui Sued
February 14, 2022 - Inside.Lighting
Conservation Council of Hawai’i and the Center for Biological Diversity have launched a suit against the Grand Wailea Hotel. Their claim is that the hotel’s lighting system is harming birds and in violation of the Endangered Species Act.
Read MoreMelatonin Use on the Rise in US
February 11, 2022 - CNN
Since 2006 more adults are reporting more frequent use and larger doses of the largely unregulated hormone. Light pollution and blue-rich device lighting are credited with the increased use of sleep aids.
Read MoreFraneker’s One-Night Lights-Out
February 10, 2022 - Sustainable Brands
A Dutch UNESCO program had one city turn off all their lights to help residents appreciate the damage from light pollution.
Read MoreInternational Astronomers Union Takes on Elon Musk
February 9, 2022 - BBC News
And the Chinese government in their open letter calling for the limitation of high-speed, low-orbit satellites. These objects create artificial constellations and leave streaks and other interference on telescopic observations. The IAU is partnering with other groups to force more coordination between astronomers and communications companies.
Read MoreWestern Australia Issues Positioning Statement on Dark Skies
February 8, 2022 - WA.gov.AU
The position of the state is that dark skies are a valuable natural assets. The document released by the government after consultation with observatories, municipalities, and state agencies offers policies for lighting installations.
Read MoreSmithfield, RI Approves Lighting Ordinance
February 7, 2022 - The Valley Breeze
New construction and renovations are now required to limit light pollution and glare. The town will also audit municipally-owned exterior lighting for compliance, but not enforced on existing private property.
Read MoreVolunteers in Village of Lorton Install Dark Sky Friendly Lighting
February 4, 2022 - News & Star
Friend of the Lake District, Dark Skies Cumbria, and the parish council worked together to install 5 new LED fixtures that dim late at night. This pilot project has been done over objections for residents.
Read MoreToledo’s Night View Named Best in The World
February 3, 2022 - Yahoo News
Spanish city recently switched to LED, with an eye to illuminating local landmarks.
Read MoreCircadian Disruptions Worsen Alzheimer’s
February 2, 2022 - SIU School of Medicine
Study of diseased mice shows that male mice that suffered from frequent sleep disruptions also saw their disease progress faster.
Read MoreStudy Finds Later Light Exposure Impact’s Childrens’ Sleep
February 1, 2022 - Consumer Affairs
Researchers studied the bedtime habits of 36 children, ages 3-5, found that even dim lighting suppressed melatonin production by at least 70%.
Read MoreBC Municipality Calls for Bylaws
January 31, 2022 - Lake Country Calendar
Staff at the District of Coldstream, British Columbia recommend a new bylaw restricting any nuisance lighting in new construction to town council.
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