light pollution

Nature

Are insects drawn to light? They're just confused, new research shows

Artificial lights are scrambling insects' navigational systems, new reserach shows.

31/01/2024

Climate

How can switching off for Earth Hour 2023 help the planet?

Iconic monuments around the world switch off their lights for Earth Hour each year.

13/03/2023

Earth News

London eyes up 'lights out' rule for skyscrapers at night

The initiative will “cut light pollution and save energy”, promised the City of London Corporation, the financial district governing body.

13/02/2023

Earth News

Kids born today will see half the stars currently visible by age 18

Astronomers say LEDs and advertisements could be causing the sky to get brighter.

20/01/2023

Ecotech

Meet the viral parkour group climbing Paris to save the environment

A French parkour collective are swinging around Paris to try and reduce energy consumption in France.

27/07/2022

Earth News

France orders air-conditioned shops to close their doors

The new law is set to come in in the next few days.

25/07/2022

Earth News

Stargazers are the unexpected winners of the cost of living crisis

Stargazers are craning their necks during the cost of living crisis to see the skies, but why are they clearer than they have been for years?

17/05/2022

Nature

The best shots from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Outside of the confines of life on Earth, these photographers have turned their gaze to the skies.

11/07/2021

Nature

Europe's dark sky reserves shine bright as light pollution reduces

Nocturnal wildlife like owls, foxes and bats need darkness to thrive, which is why it’s so important to limit light pollution.

03/05/2021

Destinations

Stargazing in Italy. The valley honoured by UNESCO for its night sky

The Italian valley in Lignan has been certified by the Starlight Foundation, part of UNESCO, as one of the most beautiful places in the world to see the night sky.

16/09/2020

Switzerland

Geneva to turn off its lights tonight so locals can gaze at the stars

Greater Geneva will turn off its public lights for a night to bring awareness to the effects of light pollution.

26/09/2019