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Dark Sky Updates ..
US Senate Briefing Tomorrow On July 25, members of the US Senate will join IDA and endorsing organizations for an educational briefing on the consequences of light pollution. View the invitation > >
Call to Action You can help dark skies get national attention when you contact your US Senator about the upcoming briefing. It is easy to alert Washington to this educational opportunity using this sample e-mail > >
Seattle Area Publication Features Dark Skies "Give Back the Night," by Eric Scigliano, examines the loss of darkness and IDA's efforts to preserve it in the June, 2008 issue of Seattle Metropolitan. (Article linked courtesy of Seattle Metropolitan.)
First Congressional Briefing a Success: The IDA appeared before Congress on June 20, 2008 to initiate a platform of federal protection for dark skies. The report summarizes the points covered and includes a list of attendees. Read the full report >>
8th European Symposium for the Protection of the Night Sky August 22-23, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. To view information on the conferences scientific program click here >>
20th Anniversary Annual General Meeting and Conference Reaches the Stars: Dark-sky enthusiasts of all types convened at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ on June 8-10 to attend the International Dark-Sky Association’s 20th Annual Meeting and Conference. The conference, titled “Seeking a Balance”, asked the question of how we can preserve our heritage of dark skies while considering the needs of an expanding population. Over 150 stargazers, leading lighting technicians, and community activists participated in learning sessions on topics ranging from sports arena lighting, satellite imaging and environmental protection in an attempt to find an answer. Read more...
Doctor Speaks Out on Artificial Light, by Denise Richardson, The Daily Star, June 12, 2008 ... A Bassett Healthcare scientist studying the effects of artificial light on humans will speak at a congressional briefing in Washington, D.C., next week. Read more > > June 12, 2008 Press Release: Pennsylvania Park Receives International Recognition for Starry Skies. Read press release > >
IDA in the News ...
Outdoor Lighting Task Force Seeks Opinions by Gregg MacDonald, Fairfax County Times, June 25 2008 ... Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D) has re-established an outdoor lighting task force to address streetlight concerns within her district, particularly in Reston. Read more > >
National Public Radio's (NPR) Marketplace Features Advocates of Dark Skies June 20, 2008 ... Advocates of dark skies want the government to do something about light pollution at night. Janet Babin looks into who gets most annoyed by street lamps and what they're doing to help prevent a yellow haze. Click here to listen > >
Preserving Stargazing Amid Urban Glare ... Grab a loved one and drive to some quiet area in Laguna and do what humanity has done for ages. Read more > >
Tripping the Light Fantastic in D.C. Neighborhoods, by Milton J. Roney, Washington, D.C. Liaison for the International Dark-Sky Association, Washington Post, May 5, 2008 … There are more aspects to light pollution than those summarized in your excellent May 1 Metro article "Brightness Outside, Darkened Moods Inside; As Streetlights Flood Homes, Some in D.C. Will Do Anything to Take Back the Night."
The Post reported a connection between light pollution and breast cancer in the Feb. 20 news story "Lights at Night Are Linked to Breast Cancer; Study Bolsters Theory About Interference With Production of Key Hormone," for example.
Dupont Circle denizens probably aren't thinking about this, but light pollution travels 200 miles and affects birds, bats and other animals. If it costs $25,000 to put in a light, why not install fixtures that reduce glare, provide better visibility, save energy and don't trample on the environment?
Fighting to Keep George Observatory in the Dark, by Richard Stewart, Houston Chronicle, May 3, 2008 ... Efforts are under way to limit the city's glare seen from Brazos Bend State Park. Read more > >
Pete Strasser, IDA Technical Advisor reaches tens of thousands by contributing featured article "Dark Sky Lighting: Simple but Effective," published in the April 2008 issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News. Read more > >
U.S. News & World Report Feature: IDA and dark skies are topics of the U.S. News & World Report, "Turning Out the Lights," by Ben Harder, March 14, 2008.
Click here for the U.S. News & World Report's homepage on light pollution and its effects.
New Yorker Feature: IDA and dark skies were topics of The New Yorker magazine's “The Dark Side: Making War on Light Pollution,” by David Owen.
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Fixture Seal of Approval The FSA provides objective, third-party certification for luminaires that minimize glare, reduce light trespass, and don't pollute the night sky. Learn more >>
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Best Choice Lighting Let us help you choose dark sky friendly fixtures certified by the IDA Fixture Seal of Approval.
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Education IDA is pleased to assist educators in inspiring student awareness of environmental issues that will impact their future.
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NEW IDA Report Top 5 US State Departments of Transportation Read more>>
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NEW Report An Assessment of the Impact of Growth on the Dark Skies of Pima County Read more>>
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NEW IDA Report on Glare Preliminary Report: Using a Digital Camera to Measure Commercial Light Sources Read more>>
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