A sky full of stars, yet barely visible. With the growth of cities, there comes an increase in light pollution, which can be harmful to the environment while obscuring the sight of numerous astronomical phenomena. Night Bloom is a nonprofit that reports light pollution across our community, its effects, and advocates for environment friendly lighting to be implemented. Our vision is a community in which we are able to admire the night sky with our own eyes and see the picturesque views of the celestial dome. Your contribution will allow us to expand our reach and allow us to continue to fight against the growing light pollution among suburban and urban areas, lessening the negative impacts on our planet.
Meet the Founders
Alexander Gou is a junior at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. He enjoys learning about light pollution, its impacts on society, and methods being done to reduce it. Additionally, he’s interested in physics, astronomy, and math. Outside of school, he likes to listen to music, play piano, and read.
Ian Chung is a first-year university student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying Environmental Engineering. He enjoys learning and teaching about the environment, and is interested in the interactions of light pollution with wildlife and human health. In his free time, Ian likes to hang out with friends, read, and play video games. Ian loves outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and traveling to national parks.