Legislation aimed at protecting agricultural land in Kentucky from harmful light pollution has passed in the House.

Peggy Singlemann visits astronomer Kelsey Johnson at UVA’s Morven Sustainability Lab to learn how light pollution impacts plants and wildlife. Featured on VHG episode 2507, September 2025. Virginia ...

Earth's satellite problem is only getting worse as time goes on and more satellites are sent into orbit. One of the chief issues with the number of satellites in orbit is how much they can affect our ...

Artificial light pollution is a lesser-known factor contributing to the decline of pollinator species. Light pollution negatively impacts nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats, disrupting their ...

Americans are losing their starry views to light pollution. But some communities are make lighting decisions to help preserve night skies – while benefiting wildlife and human health. Just a few ...

Jessica Resong of Carson City said she always enjoyed stargazing from California’s deserts with her family when she was younger. “I remember there was this one very vivid memory of standing outside in ...

It’s 2 a.m. You’re snoozing in bed. The sun hasn’t risen, but the robin has. It is tuk-tuk-tuk-ing at an unnatural hour, waking you up. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Around the world, ...

Clouds drift past the many channels of the Palo Alto Baylands as the sun sets in this file photo. Photo by Veronica Weber. In an effort to be not only be politically correct but also environmentally ...