One small step in the fight against light pollution

I tried to get this started more than 20 years ago, but few were interested. Now 2 of my former students leading the fight have succeeded.

"New push to cut light pollution and keep the skies dark in WA.

But in a move welcomed by stargazers, the West Australian Government has signalled it plans to treat its night sky as an asset and protect it from excessive lighting."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-16/wa-housing-developments-may-be-forced-to-adopt-light-policy/13061130

Maurice

Originally Posted by Maurice Clark

I tried to get this started more than 20 years ago, but few were interested. Now 2 of my former students leading the fight have succeeded.

"New push to cut light pollution and keep the skies dark in WA.

But in a move welcomed by stargazers, the West Australian Government has signalled it plans to treat its night sky as an asset and protect it from excessive lighting."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-16/wa-housing-developments-may-be-forced-to-adopt-light-policy/13061130

Maurice

That's really good news. Glad to know it's happening. I wish there are federal regulations on light pollution in the states as that is what it takes to stem the tide.