In Humboldt County, protecting the environment is not new. However, there’s another threat lurking in the night sky: light pollution. When outdoor lights spill beyond designated areas, it creates light pollution that disrupts animals’ natural rhythms, including people, birds, bats, and aquatic creatures.
Ruskin Hartley, CEO of DarkSky International, explains how his organization is promoting responsible lighting practices worldwide. Join us as we explore the basics of light pollution and its impact on Humboldt County.
To learn more about this issue, check out these resources:
* New World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness
* Dark Sky International website
* Light Pollution Fact Sheet by Humboldt Waterkeeper
* Why Should We Make Humboldt a Dark Sky County? by Sylvia van Royen, Humboldt Waterkeeper
Source: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2025/feb/8/econews-report-what-does-it-mean-be-dark-sky-place