Learn More About Light Pollution
- Visit: International Dark Sky, and International Dark Sky Association, Victoria, (an Australian chapter of IDS).
- Visit: Night Environment Conservation | ADSA (australasiandarkskyalliance.org)
- Find information online in many reputable scientific publications and websites, including the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Willdlife, May 2023 by the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment & Water.
Ideas for taking action about light pollution
- Turn off unneeded and excessive lights.
- Ask suppliers to sell Dark Sky and habitat-friendly light bulbs and fittings.
- Contact local, state and federal governments to express your concerns about over-lit areas.
- Be a light-conscious neighbour and driver.
- Follow Dark Sky’s 5 principles to reduce light trespass, glare, clutter and skyglow.
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