Perhaps a wild but real example of this is the proposal to launch a ton of satellites into orbit around earth. They would supposedly redirect sunlight onto certain areas during the night. I have to read more about this particular issue but the idea seems truly disastrous at this point.

https://darksky.org/news/two-satellite-proposals-threaten-the-night-sky-the-window-to-act-is-now/

#astronomy #darkSkies #darkSky #light #lightPollution

Perhaps a wild but real example of this is the proposal to launch a ton of satellites into orbit around earth. They would supposedly redirect sunlight onto certain areas during the night. I have to read more about this particular issue but the idea seems truly disastrous at this point.

https://darksky.org/news/two-satellite-proposals-threaten-the-night-sky-the-window-to-act-is-now/

#astronomy #darkSkies #darkSky #light #lightPollution

Denmark is painting the town red—for the bats. In a world-first initiative, the municipality of Gladsaxe has switched to red LED streetlights along key roadways to protect local nocturnal wildlife, particularly bat species sensitive to artificial light.
The core scientific insight is that traditional white and blue light spectrums disrupt bats' echolocation and feeding patterns. Red light, however, offers a safe, sustainable alternative that maintains public safety while preserving the local ecosystem.
This isn't just a quirky experiment; it's a smart blueprint for eco-conscious urban planning. The shift reduces light pollution and energy consumption, demonstrating how city infrastructure can meet global sustainability goals (like the UN SDGs) and successfully coexist with nature.

#RedLights #Bats #LightPollution #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation #Denmark #GreenTech #SmartCity #Environment #EcoFriendly #LEDlights

https://indiandefencereview.com/denmark-just-switched-to-red-streetlights-solving-a-problem-every-modern-city-deals-with/

Denmark is painting the town red—for the bats. In a world-first initiative, the municipality of Gladsaxe has switched to red LED streetlights along key roadways to protect local nocturnal wildlife, particularly bat species sensitive to artificial light.
The core scientific insight is that traditional white and blue light spectrums disrupt bats' echolocation and feeding patterns. Red light, however, offers a safe, sustainable alternative that maintains public safety while preserving the local ecosystem.
This isn't just a quirky experiment; it's a smart blueprint for eco-conscious urban planning. The shift reduces light pollution and energy consumption, demonstrating how city infrastructure can meet global sustainability goals (like the UN SDGs) and successfully coexist with nature.

#RedLights #Bats #LightPollution #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation #Denmark #GreenTech #SmartCity #Environment #EcoFriendly #LEDlights

https://indiandefencereview.com/denmark-just-switched-to-red-streetlights-solving-a-problem-every-modern-city-deals-with/

"Over the past decade an increasing amount of research has shown that illuminating night skies is bad for a wide range of species, including insects, birds and amphibians – disrupting their feeding reproduction and navigation"

#Darkness #LightPollution #Streetlights #Belgium #Wildlife

‘The normal should be darkness’: why one Belgian national park is turning off ‘pointless’ streetlights | Biodiversity | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/11/lights-belgian-park-lamps-light-polluted-night-time-environment-wildlife

"Over the past decade an increasing amount of research has shown that illuminating night skies is bad for a wide range of species, including insects, birds and amphibians – disrupting their feeding reproduction and navigation"

#Darkness #LightPollution #Streetlights #Belgium #Wildlife

‘The normal should be darkness’: why one Belgian national park is turning off ‘pointless’ streetlights | Biodiversity | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/11/lights-belgian-park-lamps-light-polluted-night-time-environment-wildlife

"Across Europe, unnecessary lighting is being extinguished, and a key motivation is to protect nature. Over the past decade an increasing amount of research has shown that illuminating night skies is bad for a wide range of species, including insects, birds and amphibians – disrupting their feeding, reproduction and navigation."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/11/lights-belgian-park-lamps-light-polluted-night-time-environment-wildlife

#DarkSkies #LightPollution #Conservation

"Across Europe, unnecessary lighting is being extinguished, and a key motivation is to protect nature. Over the past decade an increasing amount of research has shown that illuminating night skies is bad for a wide range of species, including insects, birds and amphibians – disrupting their feeding, reproduction and navigation."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/11/lights-belgian-park-lamps-light-polluted-night-time-environment-wildlife

#DarkSkies #LightPollution #Conservation