CNN: Night-Light May Lead to Near-Sightedness
Information about scientific evidence that exposure to nighttime lighting can cause near-sightedness.
Dan's Papers - Evening Out: An Accident Waiti
A story of how lighting can cost lives.
High Country News - January 18, 1999: Starry, star
Explains how the New Mexico Historic Preservation Alliance think of the night sky as a cultural resource which helps tourism.
Idaho Mountain Express - 'Dark skies' at
Explains why Ketchum's darksky ordinance is important.
Lights at Night Mean Trouble for Birds
Discusses the ornithological effects.
Metro residents want to dim nighttime glare
Explains the growing movement in Detroit to curb glare with user messages on the issue.
Reduced Energy Usage
Explains why legislation is needed in Virginia.
Sky & Telescope - Dissecting Light Pollution
An article which explains succinctly what the problem is.
The New York Times - Energy Crisis in Brazil Bring
Explains how an energy crisis has encouraged better lighting (Site requires free registration)
The Washington Post - Bright Lights Have Residents
How local residents are fighting the bright lights which are causing glare in Virginia.
The Washington Post - Lights Out at Dupont Circle
Discusses the removal of floodlighting by a hotel after residents camplain.
The Washington Post - Starlight Memories
Explains the growing loss of the beautiful night skies that everyone used to be able to see.
The Washington Post - The Jury's Out on Hotel
Criticises the floodlighting of the Jurys Washington Hotel in Dupont Circle Park.
Time Magazine - How the Universe will End
Light Pollution in an eternal context.
Times Leader - Lawmakers Prepare Action as Groups
Explains the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society's campaign for lighting legislation in the Wyoming Valley.