civilrunner t1_iuw9mpw wrote on November 3, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Reply to comment by SWATSgradyBABY in Scientists Create Glow In The Dark Plants That Could Replace Streetlights In The Future by sopadebombillas

I mean they do care about light pollution, and you could have all the street lighting you want without light pollution if you just prevent the light from going up. Good lighting prevents crime and improves safety.

But when it comes to anything cities have to weigh budget priorities and shading the top of light posts just doesn't have the priority as other things.

SWATSgradyBABY t1_iuwax1h wrote on November 3, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Where is the evidence that they're concerned with light pollution? I'm concerned. You seem to be. I wish they were.

civilrunner t1_iuwbooe wrote on November 3, 2022 at 2:24 PM

It's something pretty commonly discussed. There just isn't the budget for the solution most of the time. Money and production drives everything and causes people to need to make trade offs and prioritize things. If they had all the money and production imaginable then they wouldn't have to pick trade offs but sadly we do.

SWATSgradyBABY t1_iuwcq4l wrote on November 3, 2022 at 2:32 PM

We have these organizations called NPUs, neighborhood planning units. I've been attending various ones for 2 decades now. I see the budgets and understand the tradeoffs. Residents don't want em more than they want plenty of other nonsense.

nblack88 t1_iuwvvpf wrote on November 3, 2022 at 4:38 PM

Residents DON'T want them? That surprises me. Can you give insight as to why?

I'm a big fan of Dark Sky friendly lighting, and donate to the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) sometimes. Every resident I've spoken to who experienced the transition has enjoyed the new lighting, provided it's implemented well.