International Dark-Sky Association
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The International Dark-Sky Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting night skies from light pollution through advocacy, education, and the designation of certified dark-sky places worldwide.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
advocacy organization
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environmental organization → nonprofit organization → |
| activity |
certification of dark-sky friendly lighting
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designation of dark-sky places → policy advocacy → public outreach → |
| advocatesFor |
dark-sky friendly lighting standards
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integration of dark-sky principles in urban planning → protection of natural night environments → |
| collaboratesWith |
astronomical observatories
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conservation organizations → lighting industry → local governments → |
| country |
United States
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| educates |
general public
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lighting professionals → policy makers → |
| field |
astronomy
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environmental protection → light pollution → |
| focus |
energy-efficient outdoor lighting
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human health impacts of artificial light at night → night sky conservation → protection of astronomical observing conditions → reduction of skyglow → wildlife impacts of artificial light at night → |
| hasGoal |
increased recognition of dark-sky places
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preservation of views of the Milky Way → reduction of global light pollution levels → |
| hasProgram |
International Dark Sky Places program
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dark-sky community certification → dark-sky park certification → dark-sky reserve certification → dark-sky sanctuary certification → urban night sky place certification → |
| operatesAtScale |
international
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| promotes |
lighting ordinances to control light pollution
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reduction of unnecessary outdoor lighting → shielded outdoor lighting → use of warmer color temperature lighting at night → |
| purpose |
advocacy for responsible outdoor lighting
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protection of night skies → public education about light pollution → reduction of light pollution → |
| sector |
nonprofit
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| website |
https://www.darksky.org
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Sark
("International Dark Sky Association")
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darkSkyDesignation |
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Coll
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darkSkyStatusGrantedBy |
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International Dark Sky Park
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grantedBy |
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International Dark Sky Park
("International Dark Sky Places program")
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partOf |