Light Pollution News Monitoring

Program on light pollution planned at Barnes County Museum

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — As part of Earth Day 2025, the Barnes County Historical Society in conjunction with the What In The World group will present Patrick Sommer of the DarkSky International speaking on “The Need for Dark Skies: The Biological Impacts of …

Stargazing in Michigan: Where Light Pollution Can’t Touch You

Even those of us who aren't full-fledged astronomers (so... most of us) can appreciate the beauty of looking up and seeing the stars in the night sky. But when you live in the more populated areas of Michigan, only the brightest stars are visible. What …

Possible solutions for complaints on light pollution, paying for trash

Neighbors challenging Buc-ees proposal in Oak Creek cite traffic, light pollution

OAK CREEK, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Tuesday, we heard from neighbors challenging a proposal to bring a Buc-ees location to Oak Creek. A newly filed lawsuit argues the Common Council violated city ordinance by approving the site's zoning change. The group who …

Early-life exposure to air and light pollution linked to increased risk of pediatric thyroid cancer

A new study led by researchers at Yale University suggests that early-life exposure to two widespread environmental pollutants— small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night—could increase the risk of pediatric thyroid cancer. The …

Light pollution fuels toxic algae and alters carbon cycling in lakes

Faint glows in the night sky, often seen above distant city skylines, can do more than reveal urban sprawl. Recent findings show that even extremely low levels of artificial light can affect freshwater systems, sparking rises in certain algae while …

New green comet to be visible from the UK - when and how you can spot it

A new comet, officially named C/2025 F2 (SWAN), is captivating astronomers and skywatchers alike. Discovered recently by an Australian amateur astronomer, Michael Mattiazo, this bright green comet is expected to be visible from the UK in the coming …

Northern Lights Forecast: ‘Strong’ Geomagnetic Storm May Bring Aurora Borealis To These 15 States

Topline A geomagnetic storm will likely disrupt Earth’s magnetic field after a recent burst of energy from the sun’s surface, pulling the northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. Wednesday night, according to the National Oceanic and …

Here are 14 states, including Oregon, where you might be able to see the northern lights on Wednesday night

Some Oregonians might get another chance to see the auroras on Wednesday night. The “view line” for Wednesday’s aurora forecast runs along the northeast border of Oregon, where the state line touches Idaho and Washington. Another clear spring evening could …

Air Hero: Bill Kowalik

click to enlarge Bill Kowalik says he doesn't consider himself any kind of hero. He says he's part of an active network of volunteers across Oregon seeking to preserve dark skies and diminish light pollution for the health, safety and well-being of …

Redwood City to review scaled-back version of Redwood LIFE project

The entrance to Redwood LIFE, a 8.4-acre life sciences campus in Redwood Shores. Photo by Leah Worthington.The Redwood City Council on Monday voted 6–1 to move forward with an environmental review of the proposed Redwood LIFE Evolve redevelopment project, …

Illuminating: city, county recognize Dark Sky Week

International Dark Sky Week, billed as “a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night” by Dark Sky International, will be April 21-28. Linda Kahananui and Scott Burgett, local members of that organization, said they intended to be at Monday’s city …

Welsh location named the best place to stargaze in the UK

Holiday cottage in Aberdaron. Photo by A Crowe Photography is marked with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. With the Easter holidays underway many people will be looking for fun activities to do. Google searches for ‘stargazing spots’ have soared 124% in the last month …

Northern Lights may be visible over Sussex skies tonight

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, could make a rare appearance over Sussex this evening, Tuesday 15 April, according to the Met Office. A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) – a significant release of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun – …

City proclamations: Fair Housing Month, International Dark Sky Week, Awards Banquet

The Carpinteria City Council passed three proclamations on Monday, designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month and April 21–28 as International Dark Sky Week, and honoring the 66th anniversary of the Carpinteria Community Awards banquet.    Fair Housing …

Lyrid meteor shower visible over London tonight - here's how to see it

The Lyrid meteor shower will be visible in London night skies tonight (Thursday, April 16). This meteor shower is known for having bright, fast meteors, some with trains, and is associated with the Comet Thatcher. The peak of the shower will be on the …

Scots could see Northern Lights overhead TONIGHT – find out how to spot them

SCOTS will get the chance to see the Northern Lights when it graces our skies TONIGHT. The visual phenomena, also known as Aurora Borealis, are expected to be visible in hours, depending on weather conditions. 4 Scots could see the Northern Lights …

The best places to see northern lights in the UK

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Northern Lights could put on another spectacular show over southwest Ireland tonight

Stargazers across Ireland were again treated to views of the aurora last night - and we could be in for even more tonight. We've seen a lot of the northern lights lately, as the Sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle - meaning plenty of charged …

MTE Named Top Workplace for 2nd Straight Year

MTE Corporation Announces They Have Again Been Named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MENOMONEE FALLS, WI, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MTE Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Partners and …

The Chill Brothers Expand into North Carolina with Acquisition of Alternative Aire

Texas-based HVAC company expands its services to North Carolina. DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chill Brothers, a Texas-based leader in residential and commercial HVAC services, are proud to announce the …

Niagara Metals and WNY Trash Mob Team Up for Earth Day Celebration on April 22nd

Niagara Metals and WNY Trash Mob Team Up for Earth Day Celebration on April 22nd BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chuck Mulé Regional Manager, Sales & Marketing Niagara Metals …

Texas Businesses Trust Interstate Advanced Materials Austin for Industry-Leading Material Expertise

Interstate Advanced Materials Austin provides industry-leading expertise to help Texas businesses select the right materials for their operations. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interstate Advanced Materials …

HYDGEN and Halward Join Forces to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Green Hydrogen Deployments

MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a strategic move to deliver fully integrated green hydrogen solutions, HYDGEN, a fast-growing electrolyzer technology company, has partnered with Halward, an expert in …

CB&I and Shell Unveil First Commercial-Scale Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tank Design for Global Trade at NASA

TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titusville, Florida, April 15, 2025 -- CB&I and a consortium including Shell International Exploration and Production, Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, GenH2 and the  …

Paramount Builders a 1-800-HANSONS Company Announces its Ribbon Cutting in Roanoke, Virginia

Paramount Builders a subsidiary of 1-800-HANSONS now servicing the Roanoke and surrounding areas. ROANOKE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paramount Builders a subsidiary of 1-800-HANSONS, a premier provider of …

Vaisala advances direct air and point source carbon capture with cutting-edge measurement solutions

Vaisala’s MGP241 and CO₂ instruments revolutionize carbon capture with unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings across systems BURLINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the demand for scalable carbon capture …

Summer 2025 Print Issue of Biobased Diesel® to Be Distributed at Annual Rendering Convention

Through a new agreement with the North American Renderers Association, the summer edition of Biobased Diesel® will be distributed at NARA’s October event. WARREN, MN, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RonKo Media Productions …

EPC Space Launches a High-Performance Radiation-Hardened DC-DC Controller with Matching Reference Design

ANDOVER, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EPC Space announces the release of the EPCS4001, a radiation-hardened, high-frequency buck converter controller optimized for space and high-energy physics applications. In tandem …

PTAG to Acquire Construct-X, Accelerating Industry Leadership in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Lean Project Delivery

PTAG to acquire Construct-X, uniting leaders in AWP and digital project delivery to transform industrial capital projects through innovation and collaboration. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PTAG Inc. (“PTAG”) and …

The Brooks Group Named One of 2025 Best Employers in North Carolina

Leading sales training company recognized for workplace culture and employee experience GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Brooks Group, a leading sales training and development company, announced it has …

UPS Battery Market Forecast- 9% CAGR Expected by 2032 | Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Emerson Electric, Socomec

UPS Battery Market is growing due to rising demand for power backup solutions across industries and increasing data center usage. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market …

Power Tool Battery Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.60% by 2034 | Samsung SDI, Sony Corporation, Hitachi Ltd, Ryobi Ltd

Power Tool Battery Market sees growth driven by demand for cordless tools, innovations in lithium-ion tech and DIY trends. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market …

Crux Raises $50 Million Series B to Accelerate Clean Energy and Manufacturing

The round is led by Lowercarbon Capital with new participation from Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures, among others NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crux, the capital …

Infratech Takes the Lead in Safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s Critical Infrastructure from Evolving Cyber Threats

At Infratech, we understand that downtime in critical sectors isn’t just an inconvenience RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As cyber threats targeting industrial and national infrastructure grow in complexity and scale, …

Excel Mechanical Expands 24/7 Emergency AC Repair Services to Meet Regional Summer Demand

TEWKSBURY, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As New England enters peak summer temperatures, local HVAC and plumbing provider Excel Mechanical is expanding its 24/7 emergency air conditioning repair services to support …

Green Hydrogen Market to Grow at a CAGR of 49.15% by 2035 | Siemens Energy, Shell, Snam, Thyssenkrupp, Nel ASA, Bosch

Green Hydrogen Market surges as clean energy demand rises, driven by decarbonization goals and global renewable energy initiatives. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report …

Aluminum Die Casting Machine Market to grow steadily at 5.8% CAGR through 2032 to USD 3,633.8 Million | Buhler, Walbro

Aluminum Die Casting Machine Market grows with demand for lightweight, durable components in automotive and industrial sectors. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Research Future …

UniversityWafer, Inc. Expands Access to Undoped Float Zone Silicon Wafers to Empower Cutting-Edge University Research

Undoped Silicon Wafers for university researchers BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UniversityWafer, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced semiconductor substrates, is proud to announce the expansion of its …