Light Pollution News Podcast

Submit Voicemail!  This episode's guests: Ari Isaak, EvariLABS Joshua Sokol, Freelance Journalist Bill's News Picks:  Reflect Orbital tests bright night tests catch residents off guard , CBS LA .  US agency to rewrite rules to address vehicle headlight glare , David Shepardson, Rueters .  Evaluating the Effect of Enhanced LED Street Lighting on Nighttime Crime in Newark, New Jersey , Jou...

Submit Voicemail!   This episode's guests: Diane Turnshek, researcher, astronomer, writer Steve Mariconda, DarkSkyNJ Gina Pearson, Dark Sky Land, Inc. Bill's News Picks:  An Unlikely Coalition Fights to Protect Dark Skies Near San Antonio , Robyn Ross, Texas Monthly .  “Dark Skies Act” Against Light Pollution in NYC Stalled in State Legislature , Maria Nelli, La Voce Di New York .  Star...

Submit Voicemail!   This episode's guests: Diane Turnshek, researcher, astronomer, writer Steve Mariconda, DarkSkyNJ Gina Pearson, Dark Sky Land, Inc. Bill's News Picks:  Conservationists monitor migrating birds as Mt. Washington 9/11 tribute lights up night sky , Kate Dario, New Hampshire Public Radio .  Optimised light sources reduce nocturnal insect attraction at railway stations , Bi...

It’s another Light Pollution News! This episode, we deconstruct everyone’s favorite satellite constellation, Reflect Orbital, and what it all means for our sense of wonder. The Dark Sky bill in New York stalls out. And what if I told you...maybe you weren’t crazy for thinking some headlights were too bright! Joining me for this episode is Pittsburgh’s own Diane Turnshek; from Dark Sky New Jersey,...

Hi there, it’s Light Pollution News! This month, I’m welcomed by New Jersey’s own, Steve Mariconda; from the city of Pittsburgh, I welcome back to the show, Diane Turnshek; and board member for Dark Sky Land , among many other past and current responsibilities, Gina Pearson! This episode, New Hampshire mourned September 11th 25th anniversary in a monumental manner! What to make of some of these in...

Submit Voicemail!  This episode's guests: John Barentine , Dark Sky Consulting, LLC Lin Meng , Ecologist Bill's News Picks:  How to Grieve a Changing Planet , Phil Lane MSW, LCSW, Psychology Today .  Mitigating artificial light at night: effectiveness of policies and implications for plant phenology , PNAS Nexus .  Breckenridge's dark night skies are dreamy — but they come at a cost...

You’ll want to tune in for this one! This episode, I’m joined by plant phenology ecologist, Dr. Lin Meng and Dark Sky Consulting, LLC’s John Barentine! Dr. Meng discusses a new exploratory study her team did covering four major East Coast urban areas! How do we bridge divides between residents, municipalities and science. And did you know that an artist from right here in the United States created...

Submit Voicemail!   This episode's guests: John Barentine , Dark Sky Consulting, LLC Lin Meng , Ecologist Zhe Zhu , Remote Sensing Specialist Bill's News Picks:  A Big Government Decision Could Change Theme Parks Forever , Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic .  Artificial light at night extends pollen season and elevates allergen exposure , PNAS Nexus .  Breckenridge's dark night skies a...

Hi there you at home, thrilled to have you with us yet again. This month, I’m joined by plant phenology ecologist, Dr. Lin Meng; a man with too many interests to mention, Dr. John Barentine; and Remote Sensing guru Dr. Zhe Zhu. This episode – pick your side! Is it the Sunshine Protection Act or the Sunshine For Our Kids Act? Breckenridge gets serious about enforcing its lighting ordinance, we’ll s...

Submit Voicemail!  This episode's guests: Ruskin Hartley , CEO Dark Sky International Dr. Kaori Yokochi , Ecologist Shane Ludtke , Actual Astronomy Podcast Bill's News Picks:  L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area becomes home to 25” telescope , Attilla Danko Deep, Tori Stafford, Kingstonist .  Design approved for AlUla Manara observatory and research center , Arab News .  How Bats Keep Agave Al...

Submit Voicemail!  This episode's guests: Ruskin Hartley , CEO Dark Sky International Dr. Kaori Yokochi , Ecologist Shane Ludtke , Actual Astronomy Podcast Bill's News Picks:  Chief Star Counter , VisitSunshineCoast . Sustainable community development in mountain regions: the case study of Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, Ladakh, India , Sustainable Earth . The Impact of Sunlight and Artificial L...

This episode of Light Pollution News, you have dark skies, now what? The role of bats in agave pollination. And, what on earth is being built in Saudi Arabia? The answer may look like something right out of Dune! Joining me are three incredible guests, CEO of Dark Sky International, Ruskin Hartley; Ecologist, Dr. Kaori Yokochi; and cohost of one of my favorite podcasts, Shane Ludtke. Stay with us...

Howdy friends, it’s a new Light Pollution News! I am very lucky to be joined by an excellent slate of guests! With me today are Shane Ludtke of the Actual Astronomy Podcast, wildlife ecologist, Dr. Kaori Yokochi, and CEO of Dark Sky International, Ruskin Hartley. This episode, what happened when voters of Los Angeles were asked to fork a streetlight improvement program? How does one dark sky reser...

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Amy Oliver , Science Communicator Michael Calhoun , Environmental Activist Ted Blank , International Dark Sky Discovery Center Bill's News Picks:  Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truth , Victoria Cardiel, EWTN News .  Chile's Atacama Desert is one of the darkest places on Earth. But now the light i...

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Amy Oliver , Science Communicator Michael Calhoun , Environmental Activist Ted Blank , International Dark Sky Discovery Center Bill's News Picks:  Investigating light pollution trends at astronomical observatories worldwide , Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society . Powell Observatory seeks new home amid growing light pollution in Louis...

It’s another episode of Light Pollution News, and you won’t want to miss this line up today! From the forests of Oregon, I welcome back Michael Calhoun to the show! And with us today, we also have two people heavily involved in outreach: the Dark Sky Discovery Center’s Ted Blank and astronomer Amy Oliver! This episode, we talk about community relations, specifically in regards to the Powell Observ...

It’s Light Pollution News, my friends! This episode we have an important study on mosquitoes, you won’t want to miss! And we also have an important study on eye damage and light, you won’t want to miss that one either! And since we’re being all sciency, what does the science say about our understanding of ‘awe?’ Back with me this episode are the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District’s Michae...

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Ken Walczak , Night Light Consulting . Mark Baker , Soft Lights Foundation . Charles Hood , Author of Nature at Night. Bill's News Picks:  Ford Government's bill 98 Could be the final Death Knell for Birds , Alexis Wright & Anushka Yadav, The Pointer .  Artificial light at night disrupts immune rhythms in wild rodents under semi-natural c...

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Ken Walczak , Night Light Consulting . Mark Baker , Soft Lights Foundation . Charles Hood , Author of Nature at Night. Bill's News Picks:    Finland's longest bridge reaches completion in Helsinki , Starr Charles, Dezeen . The Bay Lights Come Back On Tonight After Three-Year Hiatus , SF Gate .   Light and ultrasonic noise pollution displaces...

It’s a new Light Pollution News! This episode, I welcome back Night Light Consulting’s Ken Walczak; along with author and naturalist – and all around fascinating fella – Charles Hood; oh and straight from the Soft Lights Foundation, Mark Baker joins us! Today, what is going on at Big Bend?! Some good news in the policy world...and some troubling news in the policy world. We also have some health n...

Hey there, it’s Light Pollution News! This episode, I welcome three great guests: Author and naturalist, Charles Hood; from the Soft Lights Foundation, I welcome back Mark Baker; and, out and about, starting his own thing, I welcome back Night Light Consulting’s Ken Walczak! This episode we talk bridges, some good, some….maybe not so good. And...headlights...have we been down this road before? You...

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Yana Yakushina , lawyer, researcher, and dark sky protection educator. Barrington Russell , founder of DarkSkySites.com . Paul Marchant , Statistician. Bill's News Picks:  Moonlight: a neglected driver of primate sleep ecology , Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology . A04615 , New York State Assembly . Musk Offers Sneak Peek at Orbiting Data Centers...

Today, I’m welcoming back statistician, Paul Marchant; the founder of DarkSkySites.com, Barrington Russell; and, welcoming back to the show, one of my favorite guests, lawyer (and from the Plan-B team), Yana Yakushina! This episode, New York reps put forth a new light pollution bill, so what’s all the fuss about? We’ll dive into precisely what it means for New Yorkers! Also, we talk rigorously abo...

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Megan Eaves-Egenes, Author of Nightfaring - In Search of the Disappearing Darkness. Barrington Russell , founder of DarkSkySites.com . Paul Marchant , Statistician. Bill's News Picks:  My Favorite Dark Sky Running in the U.S. , Andy Cochrane, Run .  Bali becomes a ghost town for new year. Here's why , Gillian Aeria, ABC News .  Is urban part-...

Welcome friends to May’s first episode of Light Pollution News! This episode, I welcome someone whose writing you’ve probably read, and are probably really familiar with! Well she has a new book coming out – Megan Eaves joins the show! And, I have a man who built a website you’ll need to know about, that being Barrington Russell! Also, with us today is a statistician who will help keep us honest a...