Scientific research into light pollution

June 29, 2015

Light at night and the various forms of light pollution haveeffects on humans,nighttime ecosystems, and more. There is a growing body of scientific research that measures and attempts to understand these effects.

This page lists some of the research initiatives supported by DarkSky.

Report

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science

Every year, DarkSky publishes an annual report summarizing the current scientific consensus on artificial light at night (ALAN) and light pollution.

For this year's report, our team reviewed thousands of published papers, theses, and articles, including nearly 5,000 pieces of scientific literature included in the Artificial Light At Night Research Literature Database.

Just like putting together a puzzle, we select the most relevant pieces and place them strategically next to each other to create a summary that is understandable and useful.

Advocate Action Meeting: State of the Science 2024

Join John Barentine and the DarkSky team as we discuss key findings from this year's report.

Light at night and the various forms of light pollution have measurableeffects on humans,nighttime ecosystems, and more. There is a growing body of scientific research that is measuring and attempting to understand these effects.

This page lists some of the research efforts supported by DarkSky.

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