Light Pollution
Light Pollution
Light Pollution Links
- International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
- Light Pollution Awareness Website Includes lighting pictures, satellite images, the latest news, lots of links and information about how to shield lighting.
- New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution A short explanation of the problem.
- Lights Out for Night Lights A dutch webpage explaining some of the problems of indoor light pollution especially for infants.
- Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT) 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.
- Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting.
- International Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution 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.
- University of Michigan Lowbrow Astronomers Includes information relevant to the area as well as links.
- Cherry Springs State Park Information and links on stargazing in one of the darkest sky sites in Eastern USA
- Light Pollution Southampton University student features facts, glossary, and informational resources.
- California Darksky Association (Cal-IDA) Includes examples of good and bad lighting as well as the latest on Californian legislature.
- Go Light on the Pollution - An Introduction to the Problem of Light Pollution 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.
- International Commission on Illumination Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations.
- S.O.S. - Save Our Stars (Canada) Gives up-to-date Canadian information on the problem.
- Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links.
- The Light Pollution Commission of the Italian Astronomical Society Includes a short handbook on handling the problem and information on how the Astronomical Observatory of Campo Catino have dealt with the problem.
- Studyweb Light Pollution Links A variety of light pollution links picked specifically for students by Studyweb, the learning directory.
- Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal.
- European Southern Observatory (ESO) Contains technical information on the subject. Site disables back button.
- Star Watch UK 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.
- Light pollution in Italy Extensive maps and data charting the extent of this form of pollution in Italy and the extent of its control using lighting codes.
- Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC) Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, guidance on how anyone can help and more. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA).
- Understanding, Assessing and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches Comprehensive report by the Florida Marine Research Institute into the effects on turtles with relevant lighting specifications to be implemented near nesting sites.
- The Anti-Light Pollution Section of the Astronomical Society of Denmark (AS-ALS) A webpage explaining the history and objectives of the organisation, and how to become a member.
- Light Pollution: The Neglected Problem A short article explaining the problem which appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the ANJEC Report.
- American Astronomical Society Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference and Space Debris 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.
- Michigan Darksky Association Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan.
- Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta.
- Canadian Campaign for Dark Skies Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the Light Pollution Abatement Program (LPAP). Contains helpful Canadian information.
- Effective Outdoor Lighting Council of Texas (EOLC) Latest news on the abatement of light pollution in Texas and how anyone can help.
- Dark Skies for the Adirondacks Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources.
- Light Pollution Information for Texans A webpage giving the latest information on light pollution control in Texas.
- A Solution for the Problem of Light Pollution? A short page explaining how lighting can be made to reduce the astronmical effects of pollution by Manchester Astronomical Society.
- Lighting in the Countryside - Towards Good Practice Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the governments policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem.
- Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 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.
- Grand County Citizens for Quality Lighting Combating light pollution in Grand County, Utah. Information on how light pollution is being reduced locally and the latest on the campaign for better lighting ordinances.
- Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS) A comprehensive website explaining what the problem is and how it can be tackled in the UK. CfDS is the UKs largest anti-light-pollution campaign group and part of the British Astronomical Society.
- Come Over to the Dark Side - A Light Pollution Web Quest An educational inquiry-oriented learning scheme for children to learn about the problem.
- Santa Clara Valley Lighting and the Lick Observatory 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.
- Dark Skies Locator Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
- Light Pollution Programme, Greece The website of the Greek educational program on the issue. Extensive information on how the problem is being solved in Greece by an awareness program in schools.
- Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) The IESANZ is the central organization for lighting engineers in the area who set guidelines on light pollution control and energy efficiency.
- Council for Education in Responsible Lighting (CERL) Online community discussing lighting issues started by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).
- New England Light Pollution Advisory Group (NELPAG) Everything to do with the problem in New England. Lots of links. Includes information on how to subscribe to the NELPAG forum.
- Light Pollution and Boating Safety Presentation explaining the problem that unshielded lighting presents to boat crews and how itcan cause boating accidents. (MS Powerpoint)
- Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) Includes information on lighting ordinances in Southeast Arizona.
- Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society [SOLIS] Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their lighting as well as information on how the group is combatting the problem in Sydney.
- Where has the night sky gone, and why should we care? A research paper investigating the development of and possible solutions to light pollution.
- Outdoor Lighting Resources - Efficient Outdoor Lighting Benefits Us All Webpage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Portection explaining some effects of obtrusive lighting.
- Chicago Darksky Association (Sidewalk Astronomy Club) Small but informative website about the problem in Chicago.
- Dark Skies Northwest News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information.
- Light Pollution: Measurements and Means of Intervention Webpage detailing conclusions of a meeting held in Asiago, Italy on the issue.
- Me, Mick and M31 Information about a children's story book on the problem.
- New Hampshire Citizens for Responsible Lighting (NHCRL) Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content.
- North Carolina IDA (NCIDA) Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
- Edmonton Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement Committee Explanatory information, links, news, incident report generator and personal stories from this region of Canada.
- The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society 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.
- Indiana Council on Outdoor Lighting Education (ICOLE) Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links and resources as well as updates.
- Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York 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.
- Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sky of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canarias Includes pictures & animations, and information on full-cut-off lighting, technical specifications, energy efficiency, other forms of astronomical pollution and more. Also includes the laws applicable in the Canary islands.
- Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't See the Stars Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii.
- Greater Phoenix IDA (GPIDA) Association for anti-light-pollution campaigners in Greater Phoenix. Minimal website content.
- Light Pollution Information Learn how glare can affect anyone with this concise information page collated by the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. Includes lots of links.
- Back Bay Amateur Astronomers - Astronomy's Greatest Threat A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
- Light Pollution Fact Sheet A basic fact sheet on light pollution with terms explained simply.
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