Light Pollution

  • Light Pollution in 2023

    The night sky is one of the most spectacular scenes in nature, if you can see it. Unfortunately, artificial light gets in the way. We call this Light Pollution. And it’s everywhere!

  • Proposed Lighting Ordinance for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County

      At the behest of the City-County Planning Board, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services staff has drafted a proposed lighting ordinance. If adopted, this ordinance would address the issue of light trespass and to some degree  glare for NEW development and recreational use areas, such as ball fields. Before formal consideration by the Planning…

  • Bursting with Holiday Energy : Image of the Day

    Of interest to those concerned about light pollution and energy usage. Check out the NASA view

  • Sleepless in America

    November 30, 2014 at 8PM ET on the National Geographic Channel  In an unprecedented partnership, NGC along with The Public Good Projects and NIH, America’s foremost scientific authority, will draw the nation’s attention to the science of sleep — a topic fundamental to our collective well-being. This as information on the link between light pollution…

  • “The City Dark” and Dan Caton

    2014-11-06 Flyer -The City Dark ENVIRONMENTAL MOVIE/SPEAKER NIGHT @ Temple Emanuel 201 Oakwood Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 7:00pm, Thursday, November 6, 2014 Topic: Lights, Lights, Lights (Light Pollution) Film: “The City Dark” — You can buy a copy here THE CITY DARK is a feature documentary about light pollution and the disappearing night sky. After…

  • The City Dark – At Temple Emanuel – Nov 6 – 7:00PM

    There will be a screening of the film The City Dark Where: Temple Emanuel 201 Oakwood Dr Winston Salem, NC 27103 When: November 6, 2014 7:00PM

  • The Stars Need Our Help

    The night sky!

  • Dark Skies in the News

    Are city lights and suburban street lamps dimming our view of the starry, starry night? Not everywhere. At least not yet. Barry Petersen takes us stargazing.

  • Escape the Light Dome

    Please take a look at this and help stop the light! Escaping the Light Dome from donald jensen on Vimeo.