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Princia is the largest international student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to tackling light pollution, an environmental issue with adverse effects on human health, wildlife, astronomy, and energy efficiency.[1][2][3]
The organization addresses this issue globally through advocacy to lawmakers, educational resources for schools, innovative technologies, and evidence-based research.[4][5]
Since its founding in Virginia by Rushil Kukreja, Princia has grown to over 260 members on six continents, with its educational outreach reaching more than 700 teachers and 13,000 individuals worldwide.[6][7]
In September 2024, Kukreja spoke about Princia’s mission at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting its role in the global dark skies movement.[1][7][8] In November 2024, Kukreja received a grant from Cornell University to support the organization's efforts.[6][7] In July 2025, Princia received the Christine Stevens Wildlife Award from the Animal Welfare Institute, a $15,000 grant funding research into the ecological impacts of artificial light.[7][9][10]
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[edit]- ^ a b "Local Student Addresses UN on Light Pollution". Falls Church Independent. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Brighter futures through darker night skies: A Virginia student fights light pollution". WTOP. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Championing Dark Skies". Fairfax Times. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Episode 127 – The Prince of Princia". Restoring Darkness. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Transforming Nights and Minds with Princia.org Founder and High School Junior Rushil Kukreja", Adventures in Learning Podcast, retrieved 20 August 2025
- ^ a b "TJ student is on a mission to reduce light pollution". Annandale Today. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Addressing Light Pollution and Its Health Impacts". Points of Light. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Column: Embrace the darkness by reducing light pollution". Virginian-Pilot. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Princia Awarded $15,000 for Light Pollution Research". AP News. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards 2025". Animal Welfare Institute. Retrieved 20 August 2025.