Society, Issues, Environment, Light Pollution
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 - A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
- SELENE is working to eliminate inappropriate lighting in New York. Extensive website with facts and information about helping to fight for better lighting legislation in the city.
- Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
- Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem.
- Extensive maps and data charting the extent of light pollution in Italy and the effectiveness of its control using lighting codes.
- Latest news on the abatement of light pollution in Texas and how anyone can help.
- Contains technical information on the subject.
- Learn how glare can affect anyone with this concise information page collated by the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. Includes lots of links.
- Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their lighting as well as information on how the group is combating the problem in Sydney.
- Provides information about light pollution for young people.
- RSPB page discussing the detrimental effects on birds.
- Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links.
- Information about the science-year project on light pollution at Shire Oaks school. Includes photographs, explanations of the problem and its causes & effects and a light pollution questionnaire for pupils.
- Two detailed light-pollution maps of Minnesota and various astro-photographs.
- Personal "sermon" on light pollution by a Ohio resident with various bits of information on the topic.
- A short article explaining the problem which appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the ANJEC Report.
- Includes information on good & bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links.
- Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal.
- Various articles about light pollution including one on the history of the problem, one on rating the darkness of your sky, one on how astronomers can do more to help reduce light pollution and one on good lighting fixtures.
- Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from this region of Canada.
- Information about a children's story book on the problem.
- The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes.
- Includes lighting pictures, satellite images, the latest news, lots of links and information about how to shield lighting.
- A light-pollution map of Minnesota, a news story about local light pollution and information about what can be done locally.
- Information and links on stargazing in one of the darkest sky sites in Eastern USA
- Webpage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection explaining some effects of obtrusive lighting.
- Webpage detailing conclusions of a meeting held in Asiago, Italy on the issue.
- A short page explaining how lighting can be made to reduce the astronomical effects of pollution by Manchester Astronomical Society.
- Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
- Introduction to the problem's effects and its minimisation. Includes success stories in the UK and elsewhere; good and bad examples of different fixture types; rebuttals of common misconceptions; links to news articles, and details of educational projects
- Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation.
- Includes information on lighting ordinances in Southeast Arizona.
- Information about the international non-profit organization and why they are campaigning for better lighting, a golssary of lighting terms, technical information, links to related publications and standards.
- A webpage explaining the history and objectives of the organisation, and how to become a member.
- Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links and resources as well as updates.
- Simply-written site where one can learn the cause of this threat to our environment, economy and society, and how to be part of the solution to the light pollution problem.
- Includes information on this pioneering committee and what they do. Also includes lists of books, magazine articles and weblinks. Much of the information is out-of-date.
- A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe.
- Explains how the working group is helping to combat the problem at the moment and how anyone can help. Also includes various links and general information.
- good and bad lighting images with explanations, a local survey with results, a local lighting ordinance, and local news articles by an astronomer from Michigan, United States.
- Lick Observatory is exploring ways in which the lighting needs of the growing Santa Clara Valley can be met while still preserving Lick's position at the forefront of astronomical research. Also includes relevant links.
- Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta.
- Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
- Presentation explaining the problem that unshielded lighting presents to boat crews and how it can cause boating accidents. [Requires Microsoft Powerpoint]
- A short explanation of the problem.
- News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information.
- Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information.
- A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy.
- Comprehensive information about a conference on ecological effects which took place in February 2002 including abstracts and references on the topic.
- Comprehensive report by the Florida Marine Research Institute into the effects on turtles with relevant lighting specifications to be implemented near nesting sites.
- Everything to do with the problem in New England. Lots of links. Includes information on how to subscribe to the NELPAG forum.
- Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
- A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
- A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
- Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources.
- Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a l
- A research paper investigating the development of and possible solutions to light pollution.
- A comprehensive website explaining what the problem is and how it can be tackled in the UK. CfDS is the UK's largest anti-light-pollution campaign group and part of the British Astronomical Association.
- Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
- Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting.
- Includes pictures and animations, and information on full-cut-off lighting, technical specifications, energy efficiency, and other forms of astronomical pollution. Also includes the laws applicable in the Canary islands.
- Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations.
- Information about the problem in Croydon.
- Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content.
- Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA).
- Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan.
- Explains how Star Watch UK, a survey of light pollution in the UK was undertaken. The project is, at least for the time being, not taking in results.
- Essays on the causes and effects of light pollution, as well as information about local regulations to combat the problem.
- Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii.
- Promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting. Comprehensive website with everything there is to know on the problem in Virginia and the latest on VOLT's campaign for better lighting ordinances.
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