Comments on: LIGHT POLLUTION: The continuing spread http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:55:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Dave Cashhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-49788 Dave Cash Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:12:28 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-49788 I had to sue two John Elway car dealerships in Golden Colo. for a nuisance of light. A district court jury trial took place in July, 2004. I won !!! It went to the Colo. court of appeals, and I won the principle reason for why I sued and the majority of the damages the jury awarded. You can read my entire true story and see the pictures used in court on my website at: www.lightlawsuit.com . Every U.S. citizen who owns a home has the right of use and enjoyment of that property, without any infringment of that right by any other person or business. Thanks for this chance to inform the public. Dave Cash I had to sue two John Elway car dealerships in Golden Colo. for a nuisance of light. A district court jury
trial took place in July, 2004. I won !!! It went to the Colo. court of appeals, and I won the principle reason
for why I sued and the majority of the damages the jury awarded. You can read my entire true story and see
the pictures used in court on my website at: http://www.lightlawsuit.com .
Every U.S. citizen who owns a home has the right of use and enjoyment of that property, without any
infringment of that right by any other person or business. Thanks for this chance to inform the public.
Dave Cash

]]> By: Joe Andersonhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-39858 Joe Anderson Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:31:59 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-39858 Boycott Wellington Limited of Midland, Michigan. The proprietor and his girlfriend flood my property with 900 W of CFL light for 5 hours every night. In that time, they only spend 2 hours at home and spend 5 minutes walking their dogs in the supposed security of these lights. My aurora viewing and photography have been destroyed by their flagrant actions. And their response, we don't care. Boycott Wellington Limited of Midland, Michigan. The proprietor and his girlfriend flood my property with 900 W of CFL light for 5 hours every night. In that time, they only spend 2 hours at home and spend 5 minutes walking their dogs in the supposed security of these lights. My aurora viewing and photography have been destroyed by their flagrant actions. And their response, we don’t care.

]]> By: scinman.com » Winning the War Against Light Pollutionhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-6472 scinman.com » Winning the War Against Light Pollution Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:32:36 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-6472 [...] Over at Inhabitat, Anthony has posted a really interesting article about our problems with light pollution. It’s a good read, and it’s close to my heart being that I have a rather annoying street light outside my window. Plus it links to a killer image of Earth as seen from space. [...] [...] Over at Inhabitat, Anthony has posted a really interesting article about our problems with light pollution. It’s a good read, and it’s close to my heart being that I have a rather annoying street light outside my window. Plus it links to a killer image of Earth as seen from space. [...]

]]> By: Light Pollution? « Om Dailyhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5734 Light Pollution? « Om Daily Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:38:07 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5734 [...] That is Planet Earth at night according to NASA. When I saw that, my eyes totally popped out. Yes, an image does speak a thousand words. Inhabitat has lots of words on what is Light Pollution. [...] [...] That is Planet Earth at night according to NASA. When I saw that, my eyes totally popped out. Yes, an image does speak a thousand words. Inhabitat has lots of words on what is Light Pollution. [...]

]]> By: Anthonyhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5651 Anthony Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:21:51 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5651 There have been a number of studies done recently which focus on the health risks of light pollution. These were available through the third link above or (http://www.starrynightlights.com/lightpollution/light_pollution_and_human_health.html).Many people want write light pollution off as an insignificant problem... these are (generally speaking) people who don't really understand the problems associated with light pollution.For all the resistance to changing our wasteful outdoor lighting habits, you'd think that the dark sky movement were calling for people to live in the dark. The goal of dark skies is simply to use light when, where and in the quantities needed... but no more. Why shining giga-watts up into the night sky seems reasonable to some is simply beyond me. There have been a number of studies done recently which focus on the health risks of light pollution. These were available through the third link above or (http://www.starrynightlights.com/lightpollution/light_pollution_and_human_health.html).

Many people want write light pollution off as an insignificant problem… these are (generally speaking) people who don’t really understand the problems associated with light pollution.

For all the resistance to changing our wasteful outdoor lighting habits, you’d think that the dark sky movement were calling for people to live in the dark. The goal of dark skies is simply to use light when, where and in the quantities needed… but no more. Why shining giga-watts up into the night sky seems reasonable to some is simply beyond me.

]]> By: Marionhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5625 Marion Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:02:11 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5625 According to T.S Wiley and Bent Formby artificial light at night also causes cancer, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure etc. Let's take that into account as well. According to T.S Wiley and Bent Formby artificial light at night also causes cancer, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure etc. Let’s take that into account as well.

]]> By: Anastishttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5293 Anastis Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:41:34 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5293 Excellent post. Skip: You probably don't get the overall picture of the problem. Money spent on wasted electricity is being payed by the tax-payers, not the goverments, so it does affects us. Also, $5-10 Billion dollars of excess electricity is responsible for millions of tons of CO2 emissions being released to the environment. Or just think of it as a few nuclear power stations less (which by the way are too payed by the taxpayers to be built). I guess, what I'm trying to say is that there is more than meets the eye. It's a chain really. A small change can make a huge difference. Excellent post.
Skip: You probably don’t get the overall picture of the problem. Money spent on wasted electricity is being payed by the tax-payers, not the goverments, so it does affects us.
Also, $5-10 Billion dollars of excess electricity is responsible for millions of tons of CO2 emissions being released to the environment. Or just think of it as a few nuclear power stations less (which by the way are too payed by the taxpayers to be built).
I guess, what I’m trying to say is that there is more than meets the eye. It’s a chain really. A small change can make a huge difference.

]]> By: Alex Ferrarohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5289 Alex Ferraro Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:06:02 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5289 I agree with the majority here. I live in rural Wales and light pollution may not be as big a problem as in urbanised areas but the affect is still noticeable. When I do go the larger cities during night hours I find the sickly orange glow disgusting.'not worth it if you ask me'In response to that surely seeing the night sky in full glory where ever you are, saving millions of watts of light energy, oh and saving that, soon to be, very precious fuel that pollutes our atmosphere for another day.Bottom line: there's awareness, there's technology, but there's a lack of effort. I agree with the majority here. I live in rural Wales and light pollution may not be as big a problem as in urbanised areas but the affect is still noticeable. When I do go the larger cities during night hours I find the sickly orange glow disgusting.

‘not worth it if you ask me’

In response to that surely seeing the night sky in full glory where ever you are, saving millions of watts of light energy, oh and saving that, soon to be, very precious fuel that pollutes our atmosphere for another day.

Bottom line: there’s awareness, there’s technology, but there’s a lack of effort.

]]> By: 42http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5286 42 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:59:21 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5286 although i enjoy the night sky, im not sure its that big of an issue for us to go reinstalling light fixtures all over the city. quite frankly from what im told there would still be light polution as it is with newer, better light fixtures. not worth it if you ask me. to be honest i like having to drive a couple of minutes to the nearest mountain to gaze at the sky. its kind of like a short but sweet camping trip. although i enjoy the night sky, im not sure its that big of an issue for us to go reinstalling light fixtures all over the city. quite frankly from what im told there would still be light polution as it is with newer, better light fixtures. not worth it if you ask me. to be honest i like having to drive a couple of minutes to the nearest mountain to gaze at the sky. its kind of like a short but sweet camping trip.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5262 Jason Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:36:40 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5262 I literally Stumble!d onto this website and I couldn't agree more. When I first moved to Oregon, I could see nearly every star in the sky, now I'm lucky to see even the brightest stars. Aside from the financial burden these lights put on taxpayers, we are hindering our ability to enjoy the brilliance of a night sky. Something our children will likely never experience. I literally Stumble!d onto this website and I couldn’t agree more. When I first moved to Oregon, I could see nearly every star in the sky, now I’m lucky to see even the brightest stars. Aside from the financial burden these lights put on taxpayers, we are hindering our ability to enjoy the brilliance of a night sky. Something our children will likely never experience.

]]> By: Alistairhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5258 Alistair Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:19:42 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5258 I agree wholeheartedly. If we can save money and get a better view of the night sky then why aren't we doing so already? I agree wholeheartedly. If we can save money and get a better view of the night sky then why aren’t we doing so already?

]]> By: Alonline » Light pollution is a growing issuehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 Alonline » Light pollution is a growing issue Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:17:31 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5257 [...] I agree whole-heartedly with this article, as I can see the difference in light pollution in my area in the last 20 years. When I was a kid I would often go camping in the summer, and I loved spending my time lying out on a warm night spotting satellites and shooting stars. We’d have competitions to see who could spot the most, and we’d make up our own constellations as well. I doubt whether we’d be able to do so these days as the glare on sodium lights is sometimes so bright that it seems as though there is a large fire just over some hill or ridge in the distance. However this need not be the case and if our councils and businesses were to use better directed lights at night then they could save money and give us all a chance to see the stars at some point. [...] [...] I agree whole-heartedly with this article, as I can see the difference in light pollution in my area in the last 20 years. When I was a kid I would often go camping in the summer, and I loved spending my time lying out on a warm night spotting satellites and shooting stars. We’d have competitions to see who could spot the most, and we’d make up our own constellations as well. I doubt whether we’d be able to do so these days as the glare on sodium lights is sometimes so bright that it seems as though there is a large fire just over some hill or ridge in the distance. However this need not be the case and if our councils and businesses were to use better directed lights at night then they could save money and give us all a chance to see the stars at some point. [...]

]]> By: heatherlynnhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5252 heatherlynn Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:15:03 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5252 light pollution is one of my least favorite pollutions. i personally think it is not only in and of itself a giant pain in the arse, but it goes to show how wasteful we are of our energy resources, how insane we are with our speeding up 24 hours 365 days a year lifestyles, and how inconsiderate we are of every other living thing. if people think it is a small problem then so are the consequences of having dams on all our rivers to supply the streetlamps and such, so are the consequences of having non-local power generation systems that waste and pollute entire water aquifers, etc. i could go on. small problems are when you spill anti-freeze on your pavement. light pollution is a glaring problem that illuminates a myriad of other problems (har har har) light pollution is one of my least favorite pollutions. i personally think it is not only in and of itself a giant pain in the arse, but it goes to show how wasteful we are of our energy resources, how insane we are with our speeding up 24 hours 365 days a year lifestyles, and how inconsiderate we are of every other living thing. if people think it is a small problem then so are the consequences of having dams on all our rivers to supply the streetlamps and such, so are the consequences of having non-local power generation systems that waste and pollute entire water aquifers, etc. i could go on. small problems are when you spill anti-freeze on your pavement. light pollution is a glaring problem that illuminates a myriad of other problems (har har har)

]]> By: Pierrehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5240 Pierre Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:52:13 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5240 I a dense urban context, some trees keep their leave during the winter because there is no more "night season" for them.That may be not the first on the list, but is part of the global problem. It affects at least 50% of our time. I a dense urban context, some trees keep their leave during the winter because there is no more “night season” for them.

That may be not the first on the list, but is part of the global problem. It affects at least 50% of our time.

]]> By: Andreas Paulsenhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/comment-page-1/#comment-5238 Andreas Paulsen Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:45:09 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/19/light-pollution-the-continuing-spread/#comment-5238 With the advance of Light Pollution we are creating a barrier/dome into the night sky. The wonder of this view inspires and amazes us to ask questions and seek knowledge. To Paint, to write, to wonder what is out there will be stopped by this dome we are creating. When we stop looking up, then what?Andreas With the advance of Light Pollution we are creating a barrier/dome into the night sky. The wonder of this view inspires and amazes us to ask questions and seek knowledge. To Paint, to write, to wonder what is out there will be stopped by this dome we are creating. When we stop looking up, then what?

Andreas

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