The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, and changes in policy.
Highlights from this episode:
- ALAN and Stroke
- DST and Mortality
- Lamps and Fixtures that Are Not Sponsors
- New Ordinances
Sponsored by Evluma
https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
Headlines and Sources:
ALAN Increases Risk of Stroke
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044904
ANSES Recommends Limiting Blue Light Exposure
https://www.anses.fr/en/content/leds-anses%E2%80%99s-recommendations-limiting-exposure-blue-light
DST Does Affect Mortality Rates
https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000771
Low Income, Racialized Neighborhoods in US South Have More Light Pollution
https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/6/2/16
Red Lights for Research Labs
Panasonic Launches Anti-Glare Anti-Light Pollution LED Flood Lamp
Cree Lighting Debuts Street Lighting Products for ‘Visual Comfort’
Emerson Offers New Industrial LEDs for Low Light Trespass
More Brands Are Offering Turtle-Friendly Tape LEDs
https://www.lightnowblog.com/2024/03/growth-in-turtle-friendly-tape-light/
UK Gov to Research Headlights
https://www.iaaf.co.uk/news/govt-plans-to-independently-research-headlamp-glare/#:~:text=Once%20implemented%2C%20these%20tougher%20requirements,identify%20any%20further%20appropriate%20mitigations.
UT Governor Signs Dark Sky Month Proclamation
https://utahnewsdispatch.com/briefs/utah-governor-names-april-dark-sky-month/
Summit County and Park City, UT Set Lighting Ordinances
Brisbane, CA Begins Work on Lighting Ordinance Compliance
Truckee, CA Launches Rebate Program for Responsible Lighting
Marathon, Fl Amends Lighting Ordinance for Trespass Rules
https://keysweekly.com/42/which-lights-are-legal-graphic-illustrates-new-ordinance-in-marathon/
Oak Hill Development Threatens DS Status
https://www.kxan.com/investigations/will-oak-hill-project-affect-nearby-dark-sky-community/
Edison County, NJ Sues Over Billboards
https://www.yahoo.com/news/edison-looking-crack-down-billboards-085217744.html
SC Beaches Ready for Turtle Nesting
Toronto, ON Begins Lights Out Campaign
https://totimes.ca/city-launches-lights-out-toronto-campaign-to-protect-migratory-birds/
NV to Offer ‘Dark Sky’ License Plates
GMU Cancels Cricket Pitch Plans