In most of western Europe, light pollution is getting better. Those countries are making an effort. https://t.co/byOZq7FgUR #protectthenight@IDADarkSky
The U.K.’s Royal Astronomical Society is urging governments to formally recognize artificial light at night as a pollutant. @IDADarkSky
https://t.co/SojozrO4Su #protectthenight
Congratulations to our own Kelly Beatty and the Chelmsford Town Planning Board on approval of their new outdoor lighting bylaw! https://t.co/zKFlBuxJQx @IDADarksky#protectthenight
We have posted more information on supporting Massachusetts dark sky legislation here. Thanks in advance for the help. #protectthenight https://t.co/53hfxPfxEp
Call to action to support Mass. "dark sky" legislation, S.2243 and H.3494. Please write key legislators. Info here:
https://t.co/h5LvsLDb9p #protectthenight
Massachusetts wastes millions of dollars annually on overly bright public lighting that lights up not only our streets but also the sky. Please support legislation, S.2243 and H.3494, to address this problem. Info: https://t.co/oUQ00YlRgC https://t.co/5Olc4l0Qpr
#protectthenight
This white paper from @IDADarksky provides quantitative arguments for shielding outdoor light fixtures to at least 10 degrees below horizontal. "... light emitted between 80° and 90° above nadir provides limited visual benefit ..."
https://t.co/ExfwZG8NYr
Sierra Club Massachusetts's Cape Cod Group Meeting: Third Tuesday Talk: Saving the Night: Reducing Light Pollution on the Cape & Islands. Tuesday, February 17th, :00 - 8:00pm ET.
Virtual, via Zoom. Info and Zoom link here: https://t.co/38rR3Y3epl
@IDADarksky
https://t.co/LEox0Vx1Jc
Suggestions for improving the design of car headlights: "Adaptive lighting, improved beam control, and limits on unnecessary brightness can improve safety while reducing light pollution." @IDADarksky @@RepMGP