Michigan Dark Skies is pleased to present a free, fun, family activity for kids in grades 2-6: the MIDS KIDS Light Shielding Activity. Please try it out and send us feedback!
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Light pollution linked to thyroid cancer
Light pollution is linked to thyroid cancer according to a new study reported by the New York Post.
Ann Arbor requests lights out for bird migration
March 15 – May 31 is Safe Passage Great Lakes Days: Ann Arbor and State of Michigan ask owners of tall buildings to turn off lights to save migrating birds. The fall dates are August 15 – October 31. Reported by Channel 4 Click on Detroit.
March 4 talk on Satellite Constellations
UM Prof. Pat Seitzer will present virtually on “New Constellations of Bright Satellites and the Night Sky” at the Sierra Club SE Michigan Group, Thurs March 4 at 7:00 pm.
https://www.sierraclub.org/michigan/southeast-michigan/monthly-program-everyone-welcome
Feb 25 MIDS talk at Plymouth District Library
On February 25 at 7pm, Gillen Brown will give a virtual presentation on Light Pollution at the Plymouth District Library. Please register in advance to join remotely. Check it out for an overview of the issues!
Amsterdam Cracks Down on Garish Christmas Lights
Amsterdam is considering major regulations on holiday lights, according to Bloomberg City Lab.
Holiday lights frazzle neighbors
One example of holiday lights causing issues in a neighborhood.
UM President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality reports published
The UM President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality has published its committee reports. The Building Standards Report includes an Appendix K on dark skies.
UN Conference presentations on-line
The UN conference, “Dark and Quiet Skies for Science and Society” was held on-line Oct 5-9, 2020. All presentations are posted in both video and pdf format.
Marijuana greenhouses cause light pollution across the border
Marijuana greenhouses in Leamington, Ontario are causing magenta light pollution, visible in Michigan. It’s hoped that new local ordinances will limit proliferation of this problem.