by PLAN-B | 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 PLAN-B | Dec 2, 2024 | blog
On 7 November 2024, Belgium’s 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 PLAN-B | Nov 20, 2024 | blog, research
Our colleague Alejandro Sánchez 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...
by PLAN-B | Nov 4, 2024 | blog
Brazilian researchers who are members of the PLAN-B consortium, professors Camila Palhares Teixeira and Alexandre Túlio Amaral Nascimento, from the Department of Biological Sciences (DCBio), at the State University of Minas Gerais (UEMG), Ibirité Unit, presented...
by PLAN-B | Oct 30, 2024 | blog, PLAN-B Network
Under One Sky is a virtual gathering that unites and expands the global movement to protect our night skies. This unique event welcomes everyone – from DarkSky places, chapters, and members to curious individuals just beginning to explore the importance of...
by PLAN-B | Sep 30, 2024 | blog
From September 6th to 8th, a controversial and illegal German-organized techno festival took place on Karsibór Island, a protected area under the Natura 2000 network. The event, called the Achterland Festival, caused significant disruption due to loud music, which...