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10th European Symposium for the Protection of the Night Sky
2-4 September 2010, Kaposvár, Hungary
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Light Pollution Animation Now Available Send the message that light pollution can be avoided with these clever animated videos courtesy of www.need-less.org.uk Try your hand at lighting design! View the light pollution simulator here > |
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IDA Research Paper on Blue Light
Read the summary article appearing in Nightscape #80,
This paper summarizes atmospheric, visual, health, and environmental research into spectral effects of lighting at night. It is an essential tool to advocates who want to make a lasting, positive change in public lighting. Open paper >>
Specifier Bulletin for Dark Sky Applications
This issue recognizes High Brightness White LED products that are breaking through the currently perceived limitations on LEDs by combing efficacy and quality of light. Open specifier bulletin >> |
Visibility, Environmental, and Astronomical Issues Associated with Blue-Rich White Outdoor Lighting
Achievements in High Brightness White LEDs
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Dark Sky Updates ..
IDA Appears in Dwell Magazine Sun, Stars, and Sales Soar at ALCon/AGM 2010 Incredible speakers, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic attendees led to an unbeatable environment of fun and exploration. ALCon and AGM participants consider the event one of the most successful ever. Special thanks to everyone involved. Read more >>
Light Pollution: A Growing Problem for Wildlife - Friday, 9 July 2010. Follow this link to a new article from Discovery News which discusses the 24th Annual Internationl Congress for Conservation Biology.
Designation of Two New IDSParks Clayton Lake State Park in northeast New Mexico received Gold Tier recognition of their efforts to preserve and protect the nighttime environment while Goldendale Observatory State Park in southern Washington received provisional status for a Silver Tier designation. The announcement was made 27 June 2010 at the joint Astronomical League Expo and IDA 22nd Annual General Meeting. Read press release >>
Model Lighting Ordinance Draft 2 Now Open for Public Review (Public Review Period: 24 June-23 August) Read more >>
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Kejimkujik National Park as a New Dark Sky Preserve
IDA argues for part-night outdoor lights in Kansas City Power & Light rate request Board member Leo Smith offered testimony if favor of part-night streetlight rates and listed the benefits of programmable photocells. There are a variety of programmable photocells, the most common shut to light off from midnight to 5:30a.m.
The primary benefits are: 1) Reduction in energy use (43.5%) 2) lower maintenance costs (relamping from 4.5yrs to 7yrs) 3) reduction in CO2 emissions that result from energy generation
IDA thanks Reid T. Nelson, Attorney at Law, for assisting us in this endeavor. Council of Europe Draft Resolution on Noise and Light Nuisance Reviews the Damage Caused by Noise and Light Pollution to Man and Other Living Species The resolution finds that these types of pollution can have serious repercussions, such as disturbing ecosystems and provoking diseases in humans and states that light pollution affecting flora and fauna poses one of the worst threats to urban biodiversity but above all has harmful effects on the human metabolism. Read the Draft Resolution on Noise and Light Nuisance >> English National Parks and the Broads: UK Government Vision and Circular 2010 This UK report on protected land areas includes a section devoted to “protecting and restoring the night sky” (pgs 27-28). Download report >> Lighting Progress in Illinois, USA Illinois resolution HR #0884 passed the full State House of Representatives unanimously on 17 March. Read the resolution >> King County, WA USA Passes Lighting Efficiency Legislation Eureka Springs, Arkansas USA Unanimously Passes Lighting Ordinance Congratulations and thanks to ES resident Sam Evans for promoting the ordinance to the city council. Read the ordinance >> IDA in the News ... See IDA Section podcasts on the Multimedia Links Page. Washington Post Features Dark Skies (Again) Ben Harder declares that artificial light has made the night false. Read
Fading Fast As man-made light spills into the darkest hours of the night, it’s getting harder to catch a glimpse of our galaxy. Can national parks preserve the experience? Read Anne Minard's article for the National Parks Conservation Association >> Darker Outlook is Goal in Light Pollution Fight (5 May 2010) IDA Illinois at Large leader Dave Toeppen speaks up in Kane County. Article by Nick Swedberg >> Washington Post Spotlights DC Office "Our message is simple," Parks said. "We want to create dialogues as to the negative effects of light pollution." Gregg MacDonald illuminates IDA's local and national action >> Find Press Releases, Articles, Multimedia and More News >>
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