Research / Publications
Sustainability - Dec 2021
Nature Journal - Right to Light 2019
Sustainability Journal - June 2019
In recent decades, a major worldwide problem has emerged in regard to the significant increase in light pollution from ground-based illuminations, as well as a lack of proper regulatory frameworks to mitigate the issue in order to protect the night sky and astronomical research.
Sustainability Journal - June 2019
Nature Journal - Right to Light 2019
Sustainability Journal - June 2019
Global Approaches to Reduce Light Pollution from Media Architecture and Non-Static, Self-Luminous LED Displays for Mixed-Use Urban Developments
Nature Journal - Right to Light 2019
Nature Journal - Right to Light 2019
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Florence SGEM 2018
Skyscrapers in cities rob people of sunlight and put human health, well-being and sustainability at risk, warn Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska and Kyra Xavia.
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Florence SGEM 2018
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Florence SGEM 2018
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Florence SGEM 2018
Historic urban settings, LED illumination and its impact on nighttime perception, visual appearance, and cultural heritage identity.
Conscious Cities Paper - October 2018
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Florence SGEM 2018
Conscious Cities Paper - October 2018
An Overview of the Cognitive and Biological Effects of City Nighttime Illumination Including a London Case Study.
Dark Skies / Light Pollution Articles
Otago Daily Times
Astronomy Education
Astronomy Education
An opinion piece about the benefits of lighting Dunedin smartly. Click here to read the article. To learn more please watch the short video below. To show your support, you can add your signature to the Dunedin Dark Skies Group Light Dunedin Smartly Campaign.
Astronomy Education
Astronomy Education
Astronomy Education
An article about the Isle of Sark, the world's first Dark Sky Island, and why it's crucial for our happiness and health to see the stars and enjoy natural darkness. Click here to read the full article.
Down in Edin Magazine
Down in Edin Magazine
Down in Edin Magazine
This article explores the immense value of Dunedin's Dark Skies and the benefits of becoming a Night Sky City Star Sanctuary. The article starts on page 88. Click here to enjoy.
Down in Edin Magazine
Down in Edin Magazine
Discover the importance of the night sky and
why we need to protect it.