Dragofix<p>The hidden ways light at night damages your brain, mood, and metabolism <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250807233041.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">sciencedaily.com/releases/2025</span><span class="invisible">/08/250807233041.htm</span></a></p><p><a href="https://veganism.social/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/BrainHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrainHealth</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>environment</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a></p>
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Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>Some evidence that human fear of darkness affects tolerance of lower street lighting levels in urban spaces, although the strength of the effect strongly depends on an innate “trait anxiety” (i.e., a predisposition to feel anxious across many situations) in certain individuals.</p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272494425002038" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">sciencedirect.com/science/arti</span><span class="invisible">cle/pii/S0272494425002038</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/DarkSkies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DarkSkies</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Lighting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Lighting</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>"The effect of light pollution on nighttime <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/mosquito" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mosquito</span></a> activity strongly depends on temperature. Specifically, nighttime mosquito abundance was low at lower levels of <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> but increased significantly starting around 3500 µcd m⁻², but only when daytime temperatures approached or exceeded the critical thermal maximum of females."</p><p><a href="https://bmcenvsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s44329-025-00029-3" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bmcenvsci.biomedcentral.com/ar</span><span class="invisible">ticles/10.1186/s44329-025-00029-3</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Biology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Biology</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Ecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ecology</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Insects</span></a></p>
Christopher Kyba 🇨🇦🇪🇺<p>Animated map showing the spread of municipalities turning their streetlights off late at night in France (typically midnight or 1 am), from this report: <a href="https://www.cerema.fr/fr/actualites/extinction-eclairage-public-etude-pratiques-collectivites" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cerema.fr/fr/actualites/extinc</span><span class="invisible">tion-eclairage-public-etude-pratiques-collectivites</span></a></p><p>Over 15,000 municipalities now turn their lights off fully (77%) or partially (23%). Only 131 municipalities have decided to end the practice after initially trying it.</p><p><a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a></p>
Christopher Kyba 🇨🇦🇪🇺<p>Here's an example: the primary beam of light from this floodlight doesn't even hit the church.</p><p>But even with proper aiming, the optics are such that much or most of the light would still miss the church.</p><p>This should not be acceptable in 2025.</p><p><a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/Energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Energy</span></a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/ClimateCrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateCrisis</span></a></p>
Christopher Kyba 🇨🇦🇪🇺<p>Check out this piece in The Conversation by Georgia MacMillan and collaborators: <a href="https://theconversation.com/street-lamps-arent-the-only-form-of-artificial-light-pollution-heres-how-to-create-darker-nights-260514" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/street-lam</span><span class="invisible">ps-arent-the-only-form-of-artificial-light-pollution-heres-how-to-create-darker-nights-260514</span></a></p><p>I love the example of the church. There are so many churches in Europe that have terrible, wasteful floodlights, and they are missing out on the opportunity to do something much more creative with much lower environmental impact. </p><p><a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/CitizenScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CitizenScience</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Why <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fireflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fireflies</span></a> are everywhere this summer </p><p>The bioluminescent bugs of summer still need our help to stave off <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/extinction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>extinction</span></a> </p><p>Laura Baisas<br>Jul 21, 2025 </p><p>"Parts of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Pennsylvania" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pennsylvania</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Illinois" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Illinois</span></a>, and even primarily urban areas like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WashingtonDC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WashingtonDC</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewYorkCity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewYorkCity</span></a> have experienced an uptick in this summertime natural wonder. Their yellow, green, or red glow when paired with chirping crickets or cicadas buzzing signals hot and hazy summer days. While there may be as many as 2,400 species of firefly on Earth, these insects have faced years of decline due to increased light pollution, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HabitatLoss" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HabitatLoss</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pesticide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pesticide</span></a> use, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChange</span></a>.</p><p>"The insects are still in trouble, but this summer’s increased reports are a welcome sight to scientists and citizen scientists alike."</p><p>[...]</p><p>"Building a firefly habitat in your own backyard or asking community leaders to build some in public greenspace is one way to start. According to Crumbley, Firefly.org, offers numerous resources for how to start. A firefly habitat can be as simple as leaving behind a small pile of leaves after fall cleanups, planting more <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativePlants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NativePlants</span></a>, or allowing the grass to grow just a little taller. Responsible pest management options, such as reducing pesticide use or finding more environmentally friendly ways to control unwanted bugs like mosquitoes or ticks can also help.</p><p>"Fireflies need dark skies to find their mates, so tackling light pollution is another solution. </p><p>" 'Each firefly species has a unique pattern and rhythm, but light pollution can disorient fireflies and make it difficult for males and females to find one another,' says Crumbley. “Reducing lights around your yard as much as possible at night can help restore darkness to your outdoor spaces and assist fireflies in their search for mates.'</p><p>"Less light pollution can only help fireflies, but other species like moths or even sea turtles, if you live near the beach." <br> <br>Full article [includes links]:<br><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-so-many-fireflies/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">popsci.com/environment/why-so-</span><span class="invisible">many-fireflies/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DarkSkies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DarkSkies</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EndangeredSpecies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EndangeredSpecies</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LunarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LunarPunk</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LunarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LunarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LeaveTheLeaves" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LeaveTheLeaves</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CitizenScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CitizenScience</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GardeningForFireflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GardeningForFireflies</span></a></p>
Peter<p>nocticide [ˈnɒk.tɪ.saɪd] noun</p><p>Definition:<br>The obliteration of the night sky by excessive artificial light, to the point where no stars are visible on a clear, cloudless night.</p><p>Etymology: Latin nox “night” + -cide “killing”.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/nocticide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nocticide</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lightpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lightpollution</span></a></p>
Daniel Fischer<p>To Determine if Changing to White Light Street Lamps Reduces Crime - A Multilevel Longitudinal Analysis of Crime Occurrence during the Relighting of Leeds, a UK City: <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12061-025-09675-1" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">link.springer.com/article/10.1</span><span class="invisible">007/s12061-025-09675-1</span></a> -> What scientific research can (and can't) tell us about how outdoor lighting and crime interact: <a href="https://www.darkskyconsulting.com/blog/paul-marchant-interview-lighting-and-crime" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">darkskyconsulting.com/blog/pau</span><span class="invisible">l-marchant-interview-lighting-and-crime</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>Many thanks to <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@DrCarpineti" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>DrCarpineti</span></a></span> for including me among the luminaries of the dark-sky world interviewed for this skillfully produced <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/podcast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>podcast</span></a> series. It's well worth a listen.</p><p><a href="https://www.theastroholic.co.uk/blog/fading-to-black-the-dark-skies-movement" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theastroholic.co.uk/blog/fadin</span><span class="invisible">g-to-black-the-dark-skies-movement</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/DarkSkies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DarkSkies</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a></p>
Peter<p>All eyes are on France as thousands of its municipalities switch off public street lights at night. <br>Fascinating to read about the analysis of strategies in these areas, in the years 2014-2024 and explore yourself the data in an interactive map provided by Cerema (French public expertise agency for the ecological transition and regional planning)</p><p>The report: <a href="https://www.cerema.fr/fr/actualites/extinction-eclairage-public-etude-pratiques-collectivites" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cerema.fr/fr/actualites/extinc</span><span class="invisible">tion-eclairage-public-etude-pratiques-collectivites</span></a> <br>The map: <a href="https://cartagene.cerema.fr/portal/apps/dashboards/e811c1f42ea846a68dedcf94946dc5a3" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cartagene.cerema.fr/portal/app</span><span class="invisible">s/dashboards/e811c1f42ea846a68dedcf94946dc5a3</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lightpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lightpollution</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/France" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>France</span></a></p>
Brains Matter<p>‘Darkening’ cities is as important for wildlife as greening them <a href="https://theconversation.com/darkening-cities-is-as-important-for-wildlife-as-greening-them-252259" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/darkening-</span><span class="invisible">cities-is-as-important-for-wildlife-as-greening-them-252259</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/lightpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lightpollution</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>environment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>conservation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/STEM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>STEM</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>"In 2009, the International Astronomical Union declared that there is a universal right to starlight. The dark night sky belongs to all people – its awe-inspiring beauty is something that you don’t have to be an astronomer to appreciate."</p><p><a href="https://theconversation.com/light-pollution-is-encroaching-on-observatories-around-the-globe-making-it-harder-for-astronomers-to-study-the-cosmos-260387" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/light-poll</span><span class="invisible">ution-is-encroaching-on-observatories-around-the-globe-making-it-harder-for-astronomers-to-study-the-cosmos-260387</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Astronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astronomy</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/NightSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NightSky</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/DarkSkies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DarkSkies</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>“Our study focuses on County Mayo’s Dark Sky Park, a place where naturally <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/DarkSkies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DarkSkies</span></a> are protected and internationally recognised as a cherished form of natural <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heritage</span></a>. We examined the role of dark sky <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/tourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tourism</span></a> and <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/CommunityEngagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityEngagement</span></a> in addressing light pollution. By making some simple changes to the type of light and being a little more judicious about how it is used, the level of unnecessary light currently polluting our night skies can be reduced.” </p><p><a href="https://theconversation.com/street-lamps-arent-the-only-form-of-artificial-light-pollution-heres-how-to-create-darker-nights-260514" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/street-lam</span><span class="invisible">ps-arent-the-only-form-of-artificial-light-pollution-heres-how-to-create-darker-nights-260514</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ireland</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>“Mayflies on the river <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Danube" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Danube</span></a> in <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Budapest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Budapest</span></a> are swarming earlier and in greater numbers than usual this year due to low water levels and an unusually hot summer, filling the air along the riverbanks as they are drawn to the city lights.” </p><p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/low-danube-waters-bring-huge-mayfly-swarms-budapest-2025-07-28/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">reuters.com/business/environme</span><span class="invisible">nt/low-danube-waters-bring-huge-mayfly-swarms-budapest-2025-07-28/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Hungary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hungary</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Insects</span></a></p>
Daniel Fischer<p>Outdoor nighttime light exposure - <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> - is associated with Alzheimer’s disease: <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1378498/full" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">frontiersin.org/journals/neuro</span><span class="invisible">science/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1378498/full</span></a> -> Inquinamento luminoso e Alzheimer: <a href="https://www.media.inaf.it/2024/09/06/light-pollution-alzheimer/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">media.inaf.it/2024/09/06/light</span><span class="invisible">-pollution-alzheimer/</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Pittsburgh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pittsburgh</span></a>, <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Pennsylvania" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pennsylvania</span></a>, is replacing over 33,000 high-pressure sodium <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/streetlights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>streetlights</span></a> with dimmable, 2700K white LED luminaires, which are "projected to save about $942,000 a year in energy costs while tackling <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a>." </p><p>Pittsburgh "plans to dim the new lights between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., which will save energy and money, and, according to the city, cause less harm to migratory birds, urban wildlife and humans."</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/climate/pennsylvania-pittsburgh-light-pollution.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nytimes.com/2025/07/22/climate</span><span class="invisible">/pennsylvania-pittsburgh-light-pollution.html</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/DarkSkies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DarkSkies</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Cities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cities</span></a> <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sustainability</span></a></p>
Dr. John Barentine FRAS<p>Keep an eye on data centers as a new front opening in the fight against <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a> in the U.S. This example is in Spalding County, Georgia:</p><p>"Commissioners and community members voiced apprehensions regarding noise, lighting, and the overall quality of life for those living near the proposed development. One commissioner emphasized the importance of maintaining a peaceful <a href="https://scicomm.xyz/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>environment</span></a>, noting that residents are not accustomed to constant noise and bright lights. The discussion highlighted the need for careful planning to ensure that the residential areas remain protected from potential disturbances."</p><p><a href="https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5397728/Spalding-County/Georgia/Griffin-City-Council-reviews-data-center-zoning-and-noise-reduction-measures" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">citizenportal.ai/articles/5397</span><span class="invisible">728/Spalding-County/Georgia/Griffin-City-Council-reviews-data-center-zoning-and-noise-reduction-measures</span></a></p>
Peter<p>„When millions of people turn off their lights for Earth Hour each year, something remarkable happens in the night sky above cities. New research from Hong Kong published in Scientific Reports shows that just a small number of decorative buildings and advertising boards can dramatically brighten the entire urban night sky and when they go dark, the sky becomes up to 50% darker.“</p><p><a href="https://phys.org/news/2025-07-bright-entire-night-sky.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">phys.org/news/2025-07-bright-e</span><span class="invisible">ntire-night-sky.html</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lightpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lightpollution</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/skyglow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>skyglow</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/facadelighting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>facadelighting</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/darksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>darksky</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/sciencenews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sciencenews</span></a></p>
Unofficial PetaPixel Bot<p>Photographers Build the World’s Largest Remote Observatory <a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/07/11/photographers-build-the-worlds-largest-remote-observatory/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">petapixel.com/2025/07/11/photo</span><span class="invisible">graphers-build-the-worlds-largest-remote-observatory/</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/starfrontobservatories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>starfrontobservatories</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/astrophotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>astrophotography</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/remotetelescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>remotetelescope</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/lightpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lightpollution</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/observatory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>observatory</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/Equipment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Equipment</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/brayfalls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>brayfalls</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/telescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>telescope</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/nightsky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nightsky</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/Space" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Space</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/astro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>astro</span></a> <a href="https://toot.earth/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a></p>
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