by Asun Iguarbe | Dec 18, 2024 | blog, research
We’re so happy to share with you our first article on the classification of light pollution regulations, by Yana Yakusina, been peer-reviewed and officially published in the highly ranked Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier) (Q1). This marks a...
by Asun Iguarbe | Dec 11, 2024 | blog, PLAN-B Network, Sin categorรญa
Our colleagues from the Darker Sky project share the first results of their activity in Brest on the impact of light pollution on their bird population. They also invite us to its Mid-Term Event on 25 March 2025. First results and new lighting at our Brest...
by Asun Iguarbe | Dec 11, 2024 | blog, PLAN-B Network
This new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is intended for an audience of conservation managers and the general public. It explains light pollution, why it matters and how to reduce it. While centred on nature protection, it also...
by Asun Iguarbe | Dec 3, 2024 | blog, clustering activities
The Starlight Conference 2024, held from October 20-23 in the beautiful setting of Tekapo, New Zealand, jointly hosted by the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve board and by the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, brought together experts,...
by Asun Iguarbe | Dec 2, 2024 | blog
On 7 November 2024, Belgiumโs Council for Permit Disputes issued a ruling that annulled, for the second time, an environmental permit to install public lighting along a bicycle path in Lokeren. Author: Geert Van Hoorick – PLAN-B General Coordiantor Specifically,...
by Asun Iguarbe | Nov 20, 2024 | blog, research
Our colleague Alejandro Sรกnchez de Miguel and his team have developed and released a new Light Pollution Map of Europe. This innovative resource provides an updated and highly precise perspective on light pollution levels across the continent. Developed using data...