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#light-pollution

5 ways our naked-eye views of the night sky deceive us

The night sky's beauty conceals complex realities about stars and light pollution reducing visibility.

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

Insects are declining rapidly globally, impacting other species and ecosystems, yet individuals can take actionable steps to help.

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Bright city lights are bringing spring forward and pushing autumn back

Light pollution disrupts plant phenology, making spring arrive earlier and autumn later in urban areas compared to rural regions.

A small but mighty program': little-known US light pollution agency threatened by Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to the Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, jeopardizing vital environmental protections in national parks.

#dark-sky-sanctuary

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The World's Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is On This Island Nation-Here's What It's Like to Visit

TÄhuna Glenorchy is New Zealand's new Dark Sky Sanctuary, ideal for stargazing and preserving natural darkness.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Roam Research

Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum

Rum, a small Scottish island, is now Europe's newest dark-sky sanctuary, recognized for its lack of artificial light.

Wine

The World's Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is On This Island Nation-Here's What It's Like to Visit

Roam Research

fromwww.nytimes.com

Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum

Rum, a small Scottish island, is now Europe's newest dark-sky sanctuary, recognized for its lack of artificial light.

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#satellites

fromTheregister

OMG science

AST agrees to Dark and Quiet Skies pledge with NSF

fromColossal

OMG science

A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution

fromTheregister

OMG science

AST agrees to Dark and Quiet Skies pledge with NSF

fromColossal

OMG science

A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution

Beer

This U.S. State Has the Most Dark Sky-certified Spots in the World-Making It a Must-visit Stargazing Destination

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay food

The best U.S. trains for stargazing trips, including 2 in NorCal

Beer

This U.S. State Has the Most Dark Sky-certified Spots in the World-Making It a Must-visit Stargazing Destination

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay food

The best U.S. trains for stargazing trips, including 2 in NorCal

more#stargazing

fromLos Angeles Times

The Lyrid meteor shower creates a light show for Earth Day. Here's how to get the best view

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on Earth Day, offering excellent viewing conditions in California despite light pollution challenges.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Palo Alto to consider new 'dark sky' ordinance to reduce light pollution. But how far will it go?

Oh my gosh all sorts of stars, I know folks love to go up the mountains and it's amazing the difference you can see.

Portland food

fromPsychology Today

'Dark Skies': Nurturing a Sense of Wonder Beyond Ourselves

Anna Levin explores the concept of our connection to the universe, highlighting that recognizing our place in it can enhance emotional health and well-being.

OMG science

fromNature

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Daily briefing: About 1% of children have genetic paternity other than that recorded by history

The proposed green energy plant in Chile jeopardizes major telescopes due to increased light pollution and vibrations.

Astronomers warn of 'devastating, irreversible' effects on observatories from the project.

Astronomers Fight Ads in Space

The emergence of space advertising threatens to disrupt stargazing and astronomy by introducing commercial broadcasts into the night sky.

fromNature

Light pollution threatens fleet of world-class telescopes in Atacama Desert

Astronomer Itziar de Gregorio-Monsalvo warned that the proposed green hydrogen plant could cause 'devastating, irreversible' damage to telescope operations, with light pollution increasing by at least 35%.

Environment

Los Angeles

Chile's perfect skies for stargazing under threat from giant chemical plant

The Atacama desert's dark skies are threatened by an industrial-scale green hydrogen project near key observatories.

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

Light pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.