Light Pollution News Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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...

I’m very excited about today’s guest lineup. I have with us someone who has been an inspiration to many of you listening at home, that being Mr. Johan Eklöf. Also with us today is Chetna Misra from the great organization, Lightbahn! And we welcome Leo Smith back. This episode, you’ll hear about what happened between Leo and his recent suit against the Connecticut Court System! We also cover a lot...

I welcome back our great guests this month, including Darkness Manifesto’s Johan Eklöf. Lightbahn’s Chetna Misra, and Leo Smith, a man who’s single handedly trying to have the Connecticut Court System be held to the law of the land. In the news this episode, were the lights in Waveland golf course really going to be that bad? A rainbow laser that stayed on until 3AM and blasted 60 miles out to sea...

Recent Chris Beckett Triumph! Join our mailing list. Follow us at LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, & Tiktok This Episode: Chris Beckett built a dark sky observatory in rural Saskatchewan. Then a neighbor installed a light so extraordinarily bright it cast shadows on his observatory from two kilometers away. The light was so intense that photographs couldn’t […]

Today, I welcome back Mont-Megantic’s Remi Boucher, photographer Jeremy Evans, and the Sierra Club’s, Dashiell Leeds! We have have lot to cover today, including some satellite news, another big slate of ecology, and, how about we talk color...specifically, what color streetlights would you prefer to live under? Be sure to stay with us until the end today, as we had such a great conversation, that...

This episode, I am very excited to have some first time guests...Oh you’re really going to not want to miss this one! I welcome Mont-Megantic’s Remi Boucher, photographer Jeremy Evans, and, the Sierra Club’s, Dashiell Leeds! Well, you heard last month that Maine has a new ordinance, but it didn’t take long for that message to become convoluted! Wait until you see what our panel has to say on this!...

Welcome to Light Pollution News! This episode, we ask, what can looking at SPHEREx images tell you about yourself? And, what!! Satellites can still cause light streaks...even for space telescopes! And, more important news about health and ecology came up this month! You’ll definitely want to listen! I welcome back AstronEra’s Shweta Kulkarni; acclaimed photographer, Josh Dury; and a true leader in...

We have a great show for you today! Joining me today from AstronEra is Shweta Kulkarni; we have a return visit from one of my favorite nighttime photographers, Mr. Josh Dury; and joining all the way from across the Delaware, Dark Sky New Jersey’s Jim Webster. This episode – did you hear, Maine has a new responsible lighting law! How are our feelings influenced by light. And...Dark Sky Internationa...

Here we go, another Light Pollution News is about to kick off! This episode, I’m joined by Princia’s Rushil Kukreja; Circadian Rhythm researcher, Randy Nelson; and electrical engineer, Scott Lind! Can light pollution influence levels of CO2? A new study looks at how light affects plants’ ability to process gases. And what proof do we have that birds are affected by light at night? Well, quite a bi...

We’re kicking off the New Year right, with some Light Pollution News! Today, I’m joined by Princia’s, Rushil Kukreja; Circadian Rhythm researcher, Randy Nelson; and electrical engineer and advocate, Scott Lind! This episode, what did we learn when France decided to turn off its streetlights? Dark Sky Festivals can inspire more than admiration, they can inspire action! And where, exactly, should yo...

Happy Holidays friends! It's our annual Holiday Potluck show! This is the show where guests return to discuss their favorite stories of 2025!

It’s our last official episode of the year! 2026 is right around the corner! But first, we have a lot to talk about. For instance, researchers tracked insects using weather radar in the UK, we’ll let you know what they found! Do modern car headlights actually make you safer? And, it’s not just space mirrors you need to worry about! With me this episode are lighting designer, Dr. Amardeep Dugar; Cl...

What an episode we have today for you! Joining me is lighting designer, Dr. Amardeep Dugar; astrotourism guru, Stéphane Picard; and author of the new book, “Creatures of Darkness,” Dani Robertson. Today, the saga of the Melrose Park – Fort Lauderdale, Florida community comes to an unceremonious end; are we more prone to self-harm at night?; and maybe you’re searching for that perfect gift for a lo...

Oh this is a good one! Joining me today are Tatsiana Thomson from Brome, journalist and author Lynne Peeples, and one of my favorite returning guests, John Barentine. This episode, we look at realistic drone shows, how one tribe in Arizona views the night sky, and we ask, does an increase in GDP necessarily mean a corresponding increase in light pollution? Settle in and enjoy this episode of Light...

This episode is one you won’t want to miss! A bridge turns its lights off for birds-you heard that right. More evidence for how our endless daytime affects plants. And can artificial light at night influence puberty’s onset? With me this episode are returning guests, jack of all trades, Mr. John Barentine, author and journalist, Lynne Peeples, and bird lover – aficionado, Tatsiana Thomson from Bro...

This is going to be a good one! You won’t want to miss it! This episode, why doesn’t religion embrace the night sky? And is astrourism at its highest peak? We cover some health and ecology articles this episode – along with listener feedback! I welcome back to the show, astronomer, James Lowenthal, the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast, Vicky Derksen, and lawyer / researcher, Yana Yakushina! T...

What a show we have for you today! The FCC wants to keep the National Environmental Policy Act away from the Space Economy; the US Open showcases how good sports lighting can be; and how do you define ‘pollution’? Listen to all this and more! With me today is Yana Yakushina, so you know it’s going to be a good one! Also here is astronomer, James Lowenthal, and host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast...

Discover how one artist is tackling light pollution through whimsical street art. Berlin visual artist Alona Rodeh joins the show to discuss her viral "Nightcaps" project - 3D-printed "hats" that transform unshielded street lamps into community art while reducing light pollution.

In this episode, Bill McGeeney interviews Vasu Menon, a NC State computer science student who created Stargazer.org - a revolutionary web app that solves every amateur astronomer's planning nightmare. Born from a frustrating full-moon stargazing trip to Virginia's Stanton River park, this tool combines dark sky locations, weather forecasts, and lunar data into one simple interface.

An interesting study looks at what happens when we frame the ideas around light pollution differently. More evidence for metabolism related disruption from light at night in circadian rhythms. And what is actually the biggest offender robbing us of vital sleep and our night sky! I welcome back to the show, a dark sky advocate who’s helping to right the night outside of New York City, Mr. Steve Mar...