Working toward legislation to curb light pollution in Illinois.
Environment
"A Review of the Impact of Artificial Light on Invertebrates" (PDF, 2011) |
Health Concerns
"The Hidden Costs of Light Pollution" -- PSA in the Hidden Costs series (2013) |
Loss Of The Night
National Parks Conservation Association article "Fading Fast" (on loss of the night skies over parklands; 2010) |
Light, Safety & Crime
AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence- Chapter 3 on Lighting Control & Minimization |
Lighting Studies
Energy Solutions Database - Outdoor Lighting light sources efficiency comparison Lighting Ordinances
Outdoor Lighting Code Handbook (PDF, 2002)
- Counties & Municipalities - What You Can Do
Buildings Magazine article "Improve Outdoor Lighting Practices" (2009) Other Resources
NOAA/NGDC Earth Observation Group - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program; Nightsat photos |
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