COVID-19 lockdowns lead to decreasing light pollution
Earth’s skies have grown increasingly brighter over the years, as humans accelerate their love of electricity....
Capri’s new electric power station replaces the island’s diesel plant
On the island of Capri in Italy, the new Terna electric power station is an innovative example of sustainable architecture...
New study reveals main sources of light pollution
A new study, published in the journal Lighting Research & Technology, has revealed that much of light pollution,...
Beautiful Washington bridge with lace-like metal walls shimmers at night
When Seattle-based LMN Architects and KPFF Consulting Engineers were tapped to design the Grand Avenue Park Bridge...
New study shows some LED lights can harm wildlife
Researchers have concluded that certain types of LED lights can be harmful toward a wide variety of wildlife, calling...
The National Park System just got its first Dark Sky Sanctuary
While there are numerous Dark Sky-certified National Parks across the US, the stunning Rainbow Bridge National...
Switching to outdoor LEDs has made light pollution worse — without saving energy
LED lighting was supposed to help save the environment with its lower energy requirements and more specific light...
Funky Gemma Observatory in New Hampshire is the perfect place for stargazing
The new Gemma Observatory in New Hampshire defies architectural tradition by rejecting the established dome form....
This village in Arizona has a simple solution to light pollution
Residents of Arizona Sky Village abide by one simple rule: "Turn off your goddammed lights." The 21-household community...
Glow-in-the-Dark 'Smart Highways' Replace Street Lights in the Netherlands
Light-absorbing glow-in-the-dark road markings have replaced standard street lighting on a 500 meter stretch of...
New Dark Sky Park in Michigan Preserves the Night Sky for Stargazers
A patch of land under the pristine the night sky in Michigan has just been designated as one of only six Dark Sky...
LIGHT POLLUTION: The continuing spread
Nasa's image of the earth at night... You might remember that we've railed against light pollution before, and...
LIGHT POLLUTION - and the RETURN OF NIGHT
We are honored and delighted to have one of our favorite bloggers, Geoff Manaugh of the inimitable BLDGBLOG providing...
