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BBC Explores True Cost of LED Lights

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Brian Wheeler of the BBC shares the story of Karen Snyder, and her friend, Delores Bushong whose neighborhood in …

March 14, 2017

IDA Honors Exceptional Efforts in Protecting Natural Nighttime Environment

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Every day we’re inspired by the many individuals who dedicate their time and talents to conserving the natural nighttime …

March 9, 2017

Cedar Breaks National Monument Gains IDA Dark Sky Park Status

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Cedar Breaks National Monument and IDA are excited to announce the designation of Cedar Breaks as an International Dark …

March 2, 2017

Night Skies in Arizona and Beyond

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Arizona resident, Mike Powell, recently wrote a column for the Paris Review describing dark skies in Arizona. Powell describes …

February 21, 2017

Transition to LED Brings New Environmentally Responsiblity Standards for Outdoor Fixtures

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The rapid advancement of LED technology is unparalleled in the lighting industry, which has caused cities and utilities to …

February 17, 2017

World’s First Academic Center Dedicated to Dark Sky Studies

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The world’s first academic center specific to the issue of dark skies has been announced at The University of …

February 14, 2017

Texas’ South Llano River State Park Designated an IDA Dark Sky Park

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Nestled just off Interstate 10 on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country is the International Dark-Sky Association’s …

February 14, 2017

Full Snow Moon, Lunar Eclipse and Comet to Put on a Show

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This evening, Friday, February 10th, our dark skies will put on quite a show. The Full Snow Moon, a …

February 10, 2017

IDA Co-Sponsors Major International Dark Skies Conference

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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, which covers over 5,000 square miles, is to be the setting for the first-ever …

February 6, 2017

A Collection of Light Pollution Lesson Plans for Educators

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Once we realize the importance and urgency of reducing and eliminating light pollution, how do we educate others? We’ve …

February 3, 2017

IDA Communications Director to Bring the Benefits of Dark Skies into the Light

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International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), the recognized authority on light pollution, announced today that Amanda Gormley has been hired as …

February 1, 2017

3 Insects Affected by Light Pollution

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Every year we see lots of new research on the effect of artificial light at night on various types …

January 31, 2017