Why Artificial Light is a “Glitch” in Insect Evolution
For centuries, the sight of a moth circling a flame or a beetle battering itself against a porch light has been dismissed as a strange, obsessive attraction. We coined the phrase “like a moth to a flame” to describe irresistible, self-destructive desire. However, modern biology has revealed that this behavior is far from a choice. […]
Designed or Just Installed: Is Your City’s Lighting Actually Designed?
Walk through any modern city at night, and you are surrounded by a sea of artificial glow. At first glance, this lighting seems purely functional, a sign of progress and safety. But if you take a closer look, a critical question emerges: Was this space actually designed, or was the lighting simply installed? The distinction […]
Reclaiming the Stars: Why the Future of Lighting is a Shared Mission
For most of human history, the night sky was our first storybook, our primary calendar, and our most constant map. Today, however, a “starry night” is a luxury. As urban centers expand, the glow of artificial light has veiled the heavens, creating a barrier between humanity and the cosmos. But light pollution is more than […]
The Future of Sustainable Education in Santiago de Chile
The International VET Provider Pilot Training under the VET EcoLume project was officially finalised in the vibrant city of Santiago de Chile. From January 12th to 18th 2026, experts and educators have gathered to set the foundations for a week dedicated to light pollution sustainable energy education and innovative VET practices. This initiative co-funded by the […]
The Dark Side of Bright Nights: Rethinking Holiday Illumination
As the holiday season begins, cities and neighborhoods around the world participate in a collective ritual of illumination. While these displays spark joy, they also create a measurable global phenomenon. NASA satellite data reveals that during the holidays, nighttime lights in major metropolitan areas shine 20 to 50 percent brighter than the rest of the […]
Everyone can participate in measuring light pollution!
Measuring light pollution relies on a combination of physical instruments, digital tools, and mapping methods that help quantify how artificial light alters nighttime brightness. One of the main tools that are used in monitoring is the Sky Quality Meter (SQM), which provides numerical readings of sky luminance. SQMs allow users to record sky brightness in different […]
Project presented at Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar in Colombia
The city of Bogota, Colombia, hosted the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar for Latin America and the Caribbean. On October 7–8, 2025, our partner organization from Germany, represented by Daniel Almedia, showcased our joint project, VET EcoLume, specifically the component “Education institutions as beacons of green behaviour.” The event was organized by the […]
Does darkness matter more than we think?
In one of our previous articles „From Darkness to Light: Sustainable Solutions for Light Pollution Mitigation“ we have discussed basics of light pollution and it`s effects on human health, environmental and economical impact. Why Darkness Matters Darkness is more than just the absence of light but it is a natural condition that has shaped life […]
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Exploring the Unseen Impact of Light Pollution: A Call for Action
Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered where all the stars have gone? If you’re noticing fewer stars than you remember, you’re witnessing the growing issue of light pollution an often overlooked but increasingly significant environmental challenge. The recently published in-depth exploration report from the VET EcoLume project provides a critical […]