Ryan Farber will present on Wed, June 26 at 6:00pm at Dexter Public Library, as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program. http://dexter.lib.mi.us/events/light-pollution/
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“Brighter, no glare headlights are coming”
“Smart” adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights are already in use in other parts of the world. Supposedly they know how to cut glare, but they are on high beams by default.
Night Sky Storytelling with Mary Stewart Adams
Interactive storytelling session April 25, 7:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. at Grand Circus Park, Detroit. One of many STEM-themed activations in DDP parks and public spaces, in coordination with the FIRST Robotics Championship.
Pure Michigan commercial features Dark Skies
The Free Press reports that Pure Michigan is launching a 30-second commercial on “Dark Skies” featuring the aurora. It will play in movie theaters for about 6 weeks.
UM study: ALAN disorients migrating birds
UM biology professor Ben Winger finds that artificial light at night (ALAN) disorients migrating birds, causing more fatal collisions with buildings. See UM press release and video: news.umich.edu/fatal-chirps-nocturnal-flight-calls-increase-building-collisions-among-migrating-birds
Moon Towers: Detroit’s First Light Pollution
Detroit’s first public electric lighting consisted of “moon towers.” Light pollution from the get-go.
https://detroitisit.com/but-first-the-moon-a-tale-of-the-detroit-skyline/
Sky glow affecting Key Biodiversity Areas
A new study shows that more than 2/3 of designated Key Biodiversity Areas in the world are impacted by light pollution, in some cases severely:
https://zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acv.12480
MiDS at Huron Valley Sierra Club
Sally Oey will present on Dark Skies at the Huron Valley Sierra Club on January 15, 7:30 PM at Matthei Botanical Gardens.
Duluth Dark Skies video
Our fellow Great Lakes city, Duluth, MN, has an active dark skies movement. They’ve produced a beautiful 20-min. video: https://citylightsstarrynights.com
MiDS at Ignite A2
Gillen Brown will present on light pollution at Ignite Ann Arbor: Friday, Nov 2 at 7 PM, Ann Arbor District Library downtown. Great 5-minute refresher course!