Triangulation: Dark Skies

Dark Skies is a celebration of the dark. Light pollution is a danger to human health, to animals and plants in the nighttime ecosystem and to the future of astronomical research on our planet. It wastes billions of dollars a year. Glare from unshielded lights causes safety hazards for drivers and pedestrians. We don’t yet know the full effect of making the night in cities 100 times brighter, but it deserves our focused attention. Want to know more? Start at the comprehensive website of the International Dark-sky Association.

Storifying an issue is a proven way to engage an audience. The hope is that readers will identify with proactive characters making decisions, experiencing firsthand the dangerous trend to light up the night and suffering the consequences.

Triangulation: Dark Skies Team:

Diane Turnshek: Editor

Lara Elena Donnelly: Submissions editor

Douglas Gywnlyn: Consultant

Slush readers: Alphans

Contact: dianeturnshek@gmail.com