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New York Times Editorial Encourages Control of Light Pollution
International news source The New York Times praises IDA and supports the ongoing effort to preserve starry nights in an editorial from the newspaper's board. Read editorial >>
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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 |
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International Year of Astronomy Celebrate IYA in 2009 through the Global Cornerstone Projects and in particular the Dark Skies Awareness Group.
Follow all the IYA Cornerstone projects here >>
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Dark Sky Updates ...
IDA Releases Education Curriculum For Free Download as Part of Conservation Outreach Project Available for download is the first lesson plan in a series of curricula designed for use in elementary and middle schools. The lesson plans offer an interactive introduction to the topics of astronomy, wildlife, and the impacts of light pollution. Download lesson plan >>
The lesson plans and additional resources, such as a full color printable brochure, are the first steps of an outreach plan designed for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and to promote awareness of the negative effects of artificial night lighting on wildlife and ecosystems. Open brochure >>
These materials are part of a new conservation project designed to assemble the latest information on wildlife and artificial light and distribute it to a number of specific audiences, including activists, city planners, and conservation experts. Read more >>
Wall Street Journal Looks to the Sky IDA is mentioned as a leading protector of the stars in "Star Parties Far From Hollywood," by Willard Spiegelman.
Institute of Lighting Engineers Looks at Dark Sky Laws Bob Mizon and IDA board member Martin Morgan Taylor review the history of dark sky legislation in the October issue of the Lighting Journal. Read more >> (Article available courtesy of the Institute of Lighting Engineers)
FSA Approved Fixture, the GlareBuster, Wins Big at ALA The first residential dark sky friendly fixture brings home the prestigious American Lighting Association's "Lighting for Tomorrow" Award. Read the Press Release >>
New York Times Talks Business on Nighttime Energy Savings Joe Sharkey features IDA and the economic advantages of dimming light pollution in "Helping the Stars Take Back the Night."
European Symposium Provides Forum for Cutting Edge Discussion Read the conference synopsis to take a virtual tour and catch up on presentation topics. DARKSKY 2008 > >
Galileo Award Presented to Dr. Chris Baddiley during DARKSKY 2008 The author of Towards Understanding Skyglow receives IDA Europe's most prestigious award. Read more > >
Proposed Energy Star Criteria for Solid State Lighting (LED) Street Lights Meet Dark Sky Friendly Standards The federal efficiency program Energy Star has included full shielding for LED street lights in their proposed criteria for 2009 standards. Read more > >
First International Dark Sky Camp Held on the beautiful getaway of Lastovo Island, Croatia, this exciting sky-viewing event was the first of its kind. View details of the Dark Sky Camp >>
Bipartisan Letter from the U.S. House of Representatives Supports Dark Skies August 4, 2008: Eleven members of the U.S. House of Representatives request action on light pollution from the EPA. Read the press release here >> Read the letter here >>
US Congressional Briefings To help establish a federal platform in favor of dark skies, IDA has been presenting information on light pollution to both houses of US Congress. View the details of these educational briefings >>
IDA in the News ...
Wall Street Journal Counts Stars The dangers of light pollution are examined in the Wall Street Journal article "City Lights are Obscuring our Starry Nights" by Robert Lee Hotz.
"Please Explain" Light Pollution IDA's Pete Strasser discusses quality lighting on WNYC Radio's "The Leonard Lopate Show." Listen here > >
Seattle Area Publication Features Dark Skies "Give Back the Night," by Eric Scigliano, investigates 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 © 2008.)
National Public Radio's (NPR) Marketplace Features Advocates of Dark Skies 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 > >
Doctor Speaks Out on Artificial Light, by Denise Richardson, The Daily Star Read more > >
IDA Technical Advisor contributes feature 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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Get Help Do you have a question about light pollution, protecting the night sky, or IDA's resources?
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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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