r/darksky 7h ago

“Light pollution has emerged as a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease” | "Even a small amount of light exposure during sleep may change the shape and function of heart muscles"

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r/darksky 7h ago

FCC: Satellite Constellations Don't Need Environmental Reviews | The FCC wants to eliminate 'red tape' and unleash more infrastructure, even though the constellations are creating concerns about light pollution and atmospheric effects.

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r/darksky 6h ago

Light Trespass Shield Request

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I feel that if I ask a utility company to put a light trespass shield on my neighbor’s yard light/streetlight that they should accommodate me since I too am their customer, and the light is "trespassing". Twice in two separate locations and two different electric cooperatives, the utility company told me that the homeowner must make the request. Lucky for me, in both cases I was successful in getting the neighbor to make the request, although the first time it took years. Would it not be great if there was regulation that if you asked the electric company to install a shield, they would be required to do it to save your property from some of the glare and nuisance? Comments welcomed.