Light Pollution

• U of M study straps tiny ‘GPS backpacks’ on birds, finds light pollution affecting migration

  'We need to pay attention to what flying animals need in order migrate,' say researchers at the University of Manitoba studying the effects of light pollution on migratory birds.

  Science

  Apr 28, 2022
  
• Calgary astronomers hope Dark Sky event reduces light pollution

  Scientists and students are urging Albertans to reduce their use of lights at night in order to reduce light pollution.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
  
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• U of R research shows satellites will have ‘devastating’ effect on light pollution in coming years

  Research shows that Canadian cities including Regina, Calgary and Winnipeg will see the largest impact from an overabundance of communications satellites in the night sky.

  Science

  Sep 14, 2021
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• Security measure or nuisance?: Lake Country neighbours at odds over lighting

  At the centre of the dispute is the lighting on the Home Hardware location on Woodsdale Road in Lake Country.

  Jan 14, 2021
• Alberta’s Rothney Observatory telescope images being threatened by light pollution

  As the city of Calgary expands, officials from the Rothney Observatory are warning about the threat of light pollution.

  Environment

  Feb 26, 2020
• Here are the best places to stargaze in Canada this summer

  The Canadian Space Agency has released an official list of the best places to gaze at the cosmos this summer. Are you heading to any of these spots?

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2018
• Reality check: How bad are Christmas lights for the environment?

  Here are some ways those lighting up their homes for Christmas can be more environmentally friendly.

  Environment

  Dec 17, 2017
• City of Vancouver seeking public input on high tech signs

  The City of Vancouver is interested in the possible expansion of electronic signs and is looking to get public input.

  Politics

  Aug 18, 2016
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• Where you can go to see the stars this summer

  Looking to experience the splendour of the Milky Way this summer? Here are a few tips on how you can find a perfect spot to soak up the night sky.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 25, 2016
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• Only one-third of humanity can see Milky Way due to light pollution: study

  A new global atlas of light pollution was published in the journal Science Advances on Friday. The international research team concluded that the Milky Way is only visible to one-third of humanity.

  Science

  Jun 10, 2016