BBC News - Light Pollution Article

[Carbon Brush]

I don't think this link has been mentioned elsewhere.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment

Nothing particularly new or surprising.

However, any publicity for this problem/scourge is welcome.

There is the opportunity to comment on the article - if you log in.

My comment has been posted.

I have had a BBC login for a long time and nothing nasty has happened.
So we can trust the BBC!

David.

[Davey-T]

Triffic 

Dave

[Carbon Brush]

Almost 24 hours since this was brought to the attention of SGL members. The BBC does not yet have 100 responses on the web site.

So does this mean the vast majority of SGL members never visit this site?

Do the vast majority of members not care a bout light pollution?

Do the vast majority of members think that light pollution is not an issue worth challenging?

 

[Yearofthegoat]

No, it just means we don't visit the site as often as you. We're busy with real life.

[Alien 13]

I visit the BBC quite a lot but mainly for I Player and sports news, will check out the link....

Alan

[Carbon Brush]

The BBC have had 110 responses. Mostly lamenting the loss of the sky and pointing out the futility of 'security' lights.
I recognised some of SGLers in there.

A few ill informed posts supporting 24/7 daylight, as you would expect.

The site is now closed for comments. However, as the BBC archive these sites, it can still be viewed for some time.

Thank you to the SGL members who took time to comment.

David.

[Pete Presland]

The relentless march of light pollution is dreadful. It amazes me people continue to be "wowed" by the views from the ISS, when all they show is the appalling waste of society.

I have signed many petitions and sent quite a few letters to my local council regarding this subject. Things are changing a little around where I live, but when the council thinks its acceptable to have a dozen 500w+ lights surrounding its buildings what hope is there.

And without get political, cash strapped schools locally light them up all night with 100's of lights, as do the supermarkets, retail parks, it seems an unstoppable march!

[maw lod qan]

Numerous newly built businesses 18 miles from where I live have they're signs and parking areas lit all night, even though they are closed.

Too many people  believe a brightly lit city scene is just so beautiful.

[happy-kat]

I'll take a look when on the desktop

[Ouroboros]

On 18 April 2019 at 14:32, Carbon Brush said:

Almost 24 hours since this was brought to the attention of SGL members. The BBC does not yet have 100 responses on the web site.

So does this mean the vast majority of SGL members never visit this site?

Do the vast majority of members not care a bout light pollution?

Do the vast majority of members think that light pollution is not an issue worth challenging?

 

I'd like to read the article but your link is to the general science and environment page. Do you have a specific link to the actual page, Carbon Brush.  I searched the BBC site but could only find something written in 2005. 

[Mognet]

1 hour ago, Ouroboros said:

I'd like to read the article but your link is to the general science and environment page. Do you have a specific link to the actual page, Carbon Brush.  I searched the BBC site but could only find something written in 2005. 

Try this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47953005

[Demonperformer]

On 18/04/2019 at 14:32, Carbon Brush said:

Almost 24 hours since this was brought to the attention of SGL members. The BBC does not yet have 100 responses on the web site.

So does this mean the vast majority of SGL members never visit this site?

Do the vast majority of members not care a bout light pollution?

Do the vast majority of members think that light pollution is not an issue worth challenging?

 

Over half of SGL members have never even posted on this site ...

[Ouroboros]

8 hours ago, Mognet said:

Try this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47953005

Thank you, Magnet. ?

[recceranger]

I used to live in Crickhowell and you could walk into the front garden, look up and see the Milky Way in all is glory. Having now left the army and bought my house in South Wales, this is what I have outside my door!???

[happy-kat]

Ouch I hope the lights go off at midnight at least.

The BBC article is closed for further comments.

[Carbon Brush]

The BBC news article is no longer on the main science page.

However, a search for 'light pollution' brings it up.

As does..https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47953005

David.