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. This series is sponsored by Evluma.
Highlights from this episode:
- Space Race
- Rat Race
- Flocks and Flyways
- Protests
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
Headlines and Sources:
James Webb Telescope What Could Be Urban Light Pollution on Exoplanet, Proxima B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFYZjOmeOG4
1/2 of Americans Get Enough Sleep
Blue Light Linked with Rising Cancer Rates in the Young
Circadian Rhythm Linked with Fertility
https://www.thehealthsite.com/pregnancy/circadian-rhythm-and-fertility-unveiling-the-link-1081296/
Blue Light Increases Bird-Building Collisions
https://www.earth.com/news/blue-light-increases-risk-of-bird-collisions-with-buildings/
Ornithologists Revive Semi-Annual lighting complaints
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-pollution-glass-migrating-birds.html
Louisiana Wildlife revives ‘Lights Out’ campaign
State of NY Officially Begins Lights Out Campaign
Lights Out in Texas High Rises
Triplefins are the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’ for Coastal ALAN
Circadian Rhythm Disruptions Linked with Heart Failure (in Rats)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-58577-8
ALAN Changes the Social Behavior in Male Mice
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/8/4315
Light at Night Alters Behavior of Grass Mice
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38353271/
RAILLIGHTING launches new light pollution reducing luminares
U Plymouth Forms Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network
Groundbreaking at International Dark Sky Discovery Center in AZ
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, AB Works on Light Pollution from Calgary Suburbs
Pause on Lighting on Hutchinson Island, FL
https://www.yahoo.com/news/environmental-issues-prompt-opposition-street-090300791.html
Oceanside, CA Expands Lighting Bylaws to Single-Family Homes
Fairfax, CA Move on Dark Sky Ordinance
https://www.marinij.com/2024/04/09/fairfax-officials-move-toward-dark-sky-ordinance/
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, QC Works to Reduce Light Pollution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJxdqiC9Sfg
Swartz Creek, MI to Review Lighting Ordinances
Monee, IL Bans Light Trespass
https://www.thevedette.com/outdoor-lighting-might-not-be-a-problem-in-monee-anymore/
Sedbergh, UK Opts for ‘Dark Sky’ Lighting
Bombay, India Bans Tree Lighting
Proposed 1000-ft LED Billboard in OKC, OK Prompts Protests
Locals Push Back on Sky Tavern, NV’s Plan to Add Lighting to Ski Hills
https://mynews4.com/news/local/sky-tavern-to-install-lighting-for-night-skiing-local-group-speaking-out-against-plans
Albany, CA Lions Club Sues to Re-Mount 28-Foot Tall Illuminated Cross
Planned PA Pickleball Play Area Perturbs Neighbors
https://www.yahoo.com/news/updates-coming-state-college-area-151352043.html
Beaver Island is MI First Dark Sky Sanctuary
Alex Watkins, a High School Sophomore, Recognized for Helping Cherokee County Declare Dark Sky Week