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Lighting Expert Michael Colligan joins in conversation with guests to discuss the issues of light pollution and potential solutions to this drastically overlooked form of climate change.
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Scott Wachter presents the latest news in the world of light pollution.
Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter August 15th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: New Research Flying South NIMBYism Rules for Rules Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and […]
Read MoreBad Lighting Makes You Sick
In John’s case, bad lighting literally makes him sick. John has photophobia, which is a bit of a misnomer. He’s […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter August 15th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: Some Recognition from Part of the Federal Government Leaves are Too Tough to Chew Circadian Rhythms, […]
Read MoreTragedy of the Commons
Nick raises a good point: We all know some lighting designers, but how many lighting planners do you know? These […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter August 1st, 2024
Highlights from this episode: Orbital Debris TV Before Bed Hurricane Recovery Local Debates Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro […]
Read MoreLight Should Radiate Outwards
Light should radiate outwards. That is Mark’s and the Soft Lights Foundation’s contention. LED’s by their nature radiate inwards, more […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter July 18th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: SoftLights’ New Petition Health Standards Bridges The Arctic Circle Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro […]
Read MoreLandscape Lighting Is Reflective Lighting
Awareness. That is what light pollution needs. Awareness on the part of the consumer and the supplier. Tim Ryan is […]
Read MoreFear The Light
One thing leads to another. Jessica’s family’s favorite place is Joshua Tree National Park. There she likes to sneak out […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter July 4th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: Regulators Diabetes Florida Ads In Space Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter June 20th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: Test Cases Case Studies Waterfronts A History Lesson Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and […]
Read MoreLegislating Darkness Restoration
Yep. Our first politician. And she’s on our side. Senator Ellman got Bill SB3501, The Outdoor Lighting Control Act, passed […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter June 6th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: FDA Denials There’s an App for That Pauses and Paws at the Border Stressed Rodents […]
Read MoreHardcore Advocacy
Beautiful Merrymeeting Bay in Maine, is an important area for wildlife habitat, and for humans. For decades, people have enjoyed […]
Read MoreBe A Good Neighbor
Patrick is the DarkSky International delegate in the Fargo North Dakota area. Patrick has found that framing the light pollution […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 23rd, 2024
The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological […]
Read MoreThe Predator Prey Arms Race
Nearly all animals see light differently than we do. Dr. Seymour endeavors to understand how light drives organismal behavior. To […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 9, 2024
The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological […]
Read MoreElectro-Soup With a Side of Light Pollution
This one isn’t exactly about light pollution, but you’re going to want to hear it anyway. It’s all about 5G. […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter April 25, 2024
The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological […]
Read MoreDoes Exterior Lighting Make a Difference
Epidemiology. From the Greek “epi,” meaning “among,” and “demos” meaning “the people.” In modern usage, epidemiology is the study of […]
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