Toward Responsible Outdoor Lighting
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We aim to make progress Toward Responsible Outdoor Lighting. We want outdoor lighting that reduces our impacts on the environment and the people, while still providing sufficient light to meet the needs of the people. New lighting technologies and a better understanding of the impacts of lighting on human and non-human animals open pathways to responsible lighting.

Light Pollution is Ecocide!

Join us if you are concerned about the rapid reduction of insects and birds. You may also be concerned about our disconnect from dark nights with a beautiful sky covered with stars or enchanting moonlit nights and the impacts this disconnect may have on our feelings and world view.

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[Apr. 18, 2026] Earth is Getting Brighter Fast But Not Everywhere: In his article in the Guardian titled “Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds,” Richard Luscombe reports on a new study published in Nature that shows that “the nightlights of Earth are surprisingly dynamic, characterized by frequent and coexisting brightening and dimming.” This has many implications for efforts to reduce light pollution.

[Apr. 09, 2026] Satellite Mirrors Could add to Light Pollution: In her article titled “Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say” and published in the Guardian, Linda Geddes reports on plans to add mirrors to satellites. Experts warn that these mirrors would add to light pollution and could increase impacts of this pollution on human health and ecosystem health.