The Royal Astronomical Society is urging governments to classify artificial light as pollution, citing growing risks to ...
Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the ...
Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a problem? And how can we stop it without sitting in the dark?
In the mountains of central Idaho, a hiker reclines in his tent with his head exposed to the crisp night air. Above him, the sky is saturated with stars—dense, brilliant, and sharply defined. For ...
New research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how "Artificial Light At Night" (ALAN) is increasing carbon released by plants and animals across continents—without any increase in the ...
Light pollution is increasing globally, obscuring stars and impacting human and wildlife health. A coalition called Lights Out Wisconsin formed in 2025 to raise awareness and reduce light pollution.
The morning sun is hidden behind clouds facing the East Foothills during sunrise at the Palo Alto Baylands. Photo by Veronica Weber. For Palo Alto’s conservationists, the adoption of a “dark sky” law ...
Aparna Zalani is an award-winning CBS News journalist with over 25 years in journalism. She has reported on major stories at MSNBC and CBS Texas. She began her career in India and now lives near ...
Q. I have heard that light pollution causes migrating birds to become disoriented. Will the fairy lights (small solar lamps) that people put out alongside sidewalks affect any animals? A. The simple ...
Our night sky is getting brighter and brighter – not because of the moon, but because of artificial lighting. While outdoor lighting is a necessary part of modern society, its widespread use has ...
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Light pollution reshapes predator-prey dynamics at California’s urban edge, study finds
By Liz Kimbrough A new study from two California counties finds that artificial light at night is a stronger driver of ...
Q. I have heard that light pollution causes migrating birds to become disoriented. Will the fairy lights (small solar lamps) that people put out alongside sidewalks affect any animals? A. The simple ...
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