New Mexico Network for Women in Science and Engineering
PO Box 51926, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87181 USA 
https://archive.nmnwse.org/
DARK SKY RESOLUTION
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New Mexico Network for Women in Science and Engineering
PO Box 51926, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87181 USA
https://archive.nmnwse.org/
DARK SKY RESOLUTION
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NMNWSE recognizes that the night sky is part of the cultural and
scientific heritage of all humanity, which should be preserved and
protected. NMNWSE further recognizes that light pollution is a visible
and needless waste of resources contributing to global warming. NMNWSE
urges its members to reduce their own contributions to light pollution.
NMNWSE further encourages its members to help make others aware of the
importance of preserving dark night skies and the negative impacts of
light pollution on astronomical research, nocturnal species, energy
conservation, and human behavior.
Background Information
History: To help increase public awareness of the impact of light pollution on the scientific value of dark night skies, NMNWSE voted in 2004 to consider adopting a Dark Sky Resolution. The above resolution was adopted by vote of the membership at the 2006 NMNWSE Annual Meeting. Light Pollution Definition: Any adverse effect of artificial light including sky glow, glare, light trespass, light clutter, decreased visibility at night, and energy waste. See also the Wikipedia light pollution entry. some Resolutions and Working Groups of other entities:
International Dark Sky Association
IDA Information Sheets address many issues associated with light pollution, including
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