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The International Dark-Sky Association (DarkSky) is the recognised authority on light pollution and the leading organization combating light pollution worldwide.

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Crime, Safety and the Social Justice Aspects of Light Pollution
This blog post draws heavily on “The State of the Science” report by John Barentine, available...
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The Big Switch Off.
The Big Switch Off of lights across Ambleside and Grasmere is happening again this year on Thursday 23rd...
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Case Study: Night/Dark Sky Friendly Lighting Retrofit.
These are before and after photos of a lighting retrofit at the National Outdoor Centre, Plas Y Brenin...
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If you are passionate about protecting the night sky, then become a member and get access to our online community, the DarkSky newsletters and much more!  Members and donors like you are the lifeblood of our organization.

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Our members and supporters help by spreading the word about light pollution and the environment to their neighbours, communities and politicians. You can even make a difference just by improving your own lighting.

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