Toolkit 2022

When does light become a problem?

Artificial Light is a reality of modern life, but what are the costs for us, for wildlife, and for our planet?

Definition:

Light pollution (LP) is the
inappropriate or excessive use of artificial
light

Dark sky sites and organisations

International Dark Sky Places (IDSP)
Application Process in Ireland

Powerpoint Presentation:

Dark Skies and Light Pollution

Table of contents:

Definitions                                              
Introduction                                           
Light emitting diodes (LEDs)             
Impact of artificial light at night        
Socioeconomic                                       
Ecological                                                
Physiological                                          
Mitigating light pollution                 
Light pollution and policy                    
Further reading