What is Light Pollution?
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Sky Glow...light wastefully escaping into the night sky and causing a glow over urban/suburban areas.Glare...light shining dangerously out into peoples eyes as they walk or drive by.Light Trespass...unwanted light shining onto a neighbors property or into their home. |
Light Pollution impacts us all... in many ways. Some of these are quite
obvious, others are much less obvious. For starters.... |
What makes a light night sky friendly?The following page shows examples of quality night sky friendly lighting. All of these examples have similar characteristics. Light is directed downward... and not allowed to go up or out. Good quality, dark sky friendly lighting fixtures have been available for some time now. It's unfortunate that they've been so well hidden (until now, of course). Outdoor lighting is a fact of our modern lives. The least we can do is get it right. What can I do about it?First up, you can decide if you're going to be part of the problem... or the solution. If you're visiting this website, you're probably aiming for the latter. Each one of us can contribute to the reduction of Light Pollution in our own ways. First, by making sure that our exterior lighting is ordinance compliant lighting. By this, is meant that they only light the ground beneath them... and never shine across onto a neighboring property... or into the night sky. Secondly, by making sure that your outdoor lights are only on when needed. By this, is meant that they're only on when there is activity in the area. Dusk to dawn lighting is to be strictly avoided. Thirdly, reduce the wattage of your bulbs. The human eye is remarkable in its ability to adapt to the amount of light present. Too much light can be overwhelming and glaring... actually reducing visibility. Even a small reduction in wattage will reduce light pollution. You might be surprised with how well you can see at night with a reduced wattage. Try it out and see what works for you. Checkout our Outdoor Lighting Guidelines for a more detailed explanation. Finally, you can help by showing your support for Starry Night Lights. Where can I find out more?The International Dark Sky
Association Additionally, there are several Yahoo! Groups providing light pollution information and proper lighting techniques. These are attended by many very knowledgeable individuals. Check them out if you need more light pollution information... or have questions that you'd like answered. You'll need to join, but... there is no fee.
Light Pollution NewsCheckout our new section detailing various media coverage entitled Light Pollution News From Around The World.
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Preserving The Rural Mountain Environment
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That was the goal of county leaders 10 years
ago when they enacted outdoor lighting
ordinances. Why are there so fewer stars in
the night sky now?
Dark Skies Are Green - With all the interest in green building these days, its odd to me that many people don't realize that night sky friendly outdoor lighting is a very green building technology. Bright Lights Come To Pinebrook - When most people think of light pollution, they think of big cities and mile upon glaring mile of bright, glaring lights. They certainly don't have images of Pinebrook in their mind's eye.
What's Your Excuse? - It seems there
are as many reasons for contributing to
light pollution as there are light
polluters. Every light polluter has a
"special" reason why what they're doing is
"ok" or at least should be overlooked. |
6 Reasons Why You Need To Help Me Fight
Light Pollution - Light pollution is
a wasteful habit that provides nothing
positive to society all while it threatens
us on a number of very fundamental levels.
An Explosion of Light - It happened so slowly that we didn’t really even notice it. It’s been a part of our lives for so long that we’ve taken it for granted. Little by little, light by light, we have virtually eliminated the night from large portions of the globe. Find out how improper nighttime lighting is robbing us of star-filled skies...
Why Does The Sky Glow At Night? -
Have you ever noticed that the night sky
is no longer inky black and full of
stars like it used to be? Have you
noticed the strange orangish glow that's
replaced it? The strange orangy glow is
a form of light pollution referred to as
sky glow. Good Neighbor Outdoor Lighting - Its amazing how common un-neighborly lighting has become, especially considering how easy its become to get neighbor friendly lights for your home or business. What Exactly Is Good Neighbor Lighting - Good neighbor lighting is simply outdoor lighting that is respectful of the rights and privacy of ones neighbors. |
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