Billboards in the Sky: How Advertising Fuels Light Pollution - Featured Image

When we think about light pollution, streetlights usually take the blame. But research reveals a different story: billboards and advertising lights are major contributors to

When Bright Lights Cost More Than They Save Light Pollution’s Hidden Toll on Businesses - Featured Image

Light Doesn’t Always Mean Better Picture a Texas retail center bathed in intense overhead lighting, illuminating the parking lot, the neighboring properties, and the sky

Shedding Light the Right Way How the Oil and Gas Industry is Fighting Light Pollution in Texas and New Mexico - Featured Image

At the start of 2025, DarkSky International recognized three oil and gas facilities in New Mexico as “Night-Sky Friendly”. This is the first-ever achievement: known

How Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) is Affecting Nocturnal Birds - Featured Image

Artificial Light at Night is Not Just About Stars Picture a Texas night decades ago: stars scattered across an ink-black sky, nightjars calling through the

Effects of artificial lighting on our pets, particularly dogs - Featured Image

Why Talk About Light Pollution and Pets? When we discuss light pollution, the conversation typically centers on stargazing, the impact on migrating birds, or the

5 Ways in Which Light Pollution Is Affecting Texan Wildlife - Featured Image

Step outside on a clear night and you’ll see an endless sea of stars. However, you may not be able to see as many stars

How Communities Across Texas Are Fighting Light Pollution - Featured Image

Across most urban areas around the world, what should be a tapestry of thousands of celestial points has been washed out by the orange glow

How Invasive Lighting is Impacting Texas And What You Can Do About It - Featured Image

Have you ever had a neighbor’s floodlight beam into your bedroom all night? Or been abruptly blinded while crossing a quiet street at night?  Both

The Cultural History of Texas Night Skies - Featured Image

Away from city lights, the Lone Star State reveals a celestial canvas that has remained untouched for millennia. Over the past century, cities and suburbs

A hummingbird is seen feeding on lantana, capturing a moment of nature's elegance and the essential role of pollinators.

Native ecosystems rely on a delicate balance between the plants, animals, and the terrain they live in. Much of this equilibrium happens thanks to the