Darkness News
Scientific Consensus Reached: Blue Light Harms Circadian Rhythms
February 2, 2023 - Research Square
Martin Moore-Ede of the Circadian Light Research Center has published a paper reporting on the considered opinions of 248 scientists and the findings of 2,697 peer-reviewed papers confirming the blue-rich lighting are harmful to humans when used at night.
Read MoreDesign Lights Consortium to Presented of Responsible Outdoor Lighting
February 2, 2023 - DLC
A hybrid event, held on the first of February, was presented jointly with the Illuminating Engineering Society, the International Dark Sky Association and Hawai’i Energy. The two hour panel featured Graceson Ghen, Sheldon Plentovich, Leora Radetsky, and Richard Wainscoat on ALAN’s effects on wildlife and how to evaluate light sources to reduce that impact.
Read MoreContentious Lighting in Outer Battery, Newfoundland has been Extinguished
February 1, 2023 - CBC News Nfld & Labrador
After months of pressure from neighbors, as well as jurisdictional regulatory debate, high-powered security lighting on a home near St John’s has been turned off. The homeowner in question has also been accused of harassment and other unneighborly behavior.
Read MorePetition for Dark Sky Laws in New Zealand
January 31, 2023 - New Zealand Parliament
An open petition to the parliament of New Zealand asks for regulations similar to France and Croatia. The petition has 78 days to gather signatures before being presented to parliament.
Read MoreSouth 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.
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