Highlights from this episode:
- 100 Miles of New Brunswick Coastline
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
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Headlines and Sources:
New ICE Facility in FL also Keeps Detainees Under Full Light 24/7
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alligator-alcatraz-florida-detainees-conditions-fungus-mosquitoes-rcna220205
New Condemnation of Border Infrastructure by Jaguar Experts
https://biologicaldiversity.org/species/mammals/jaguar/pdfs/Destruction_of_a_Jaguar_Corridor_Report_July_2025_Center.pdf
ALAN Linked with Obesity in 15-Year Study
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-025-04262-0
ALAN Linked with Heart Issues
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.06.20.25329961v1
Exterior ALAN Linked with Dementia Symptoms
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11357-025-01745-z
Circadian Rhythm Linked with Seizure-Induced Sinus Arrhythmia
https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013318
Shift Work Leads to Hormonal Issues in Cis-Women
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/night-shift-work-may-increase-risk-of-irregular-periods-hormonal-imbalances-and-birth-complications/ar-AA1IAYtU
Romanian Team Tracks Biomarkers of Night Shift Burnout
https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/7/3/36
Naps Improve Shift Worker Recovery
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40101-025-00399-2
Russian Study Defends us Night Owls
https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/7/3/35
SoCal ALAN is Spiking Sleep Disorders in People with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000211595
Light at Night Connected with Changes in Behavior of Mice with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.04.663193v1
Gene Modification of Clock Gene Shorted Clock Period But Not Phases Shifts From Light (in Mice)
https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/7/3/37
Common Dementia Treatment Alters Melatonin Receptors in Rats
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-7027400/v1
Color Temperature Boosts Glow Worms
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00442-025-05768-3
Malaysia Begins Work on a National Light Pollution Guideline
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/1240553/light-pollution-guideline-works#google_vignette
Bavarian Forest Now is a Dark Sky Park
https://darksky.org/news/bavarian-forest-national-park-becomes-certified-as-an-international-dark-sky-park-the-third-in-a-regional-network-of-star-parks-in-germany/
MP for South Shields, UK Protests (Pretty Good, Actually) New Street Lights
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/south-shields-mp-speaks-out-32020015?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLcaaRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu6RTe8bLAeDyLKnOktuXntgAexMsw6XpKw_fCCz2YByUjITts6feSoCiMuK_aem_EnnleTO8p7yZfRJLdnr1rQ#cpnthavbdxi6qeuayqal9nxxg7zefrzk
NB Plans Dark Corridor on Fundy Coastline
https://www.space.com/stargazing/inside-new-brunswicks-ambituous-plan-for-the-worlds-densest-dark-sky-corridor
NV State Launches Dark Skies Tool Kit
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/07/16/nevada-division-outdoor-recreation-launches-dark-skies-toolkit/
TX Oil and Gas Operators Adopt Dark Sky Rules
https://pboilandgasmagazine.com/oil-gas-operators-adopt-dark-sky-friendly-lighting-to-help-reduce-light-pollution/
Lighting Rules Proposed in Deschutes County, OR
https://www.bendsource.com/news/dark-sky-lighting-changes-could-be-coming-to-rural-deschutes-county-23459569
Santa Barbara, CA Schools Plan on New Shielded Lighting
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5191745/Buellton-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/City-Council-reviews-Waldorf-inspired-school-plan-for-Willamson-property-expansion
Keizer, OR Plans New Lighting Rules
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5336931/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Kaiser-residents-advocate-for-park-hours-and-lighting-changes
Mayflies Swarm Bridge in Lancaster, PA
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/heres-when-veterans-memorial-bridge-lights-should-be-back-on/article_59a69d28-8914-44f2-b3e9-7ebc26c6947d.html
Saratoga, UT Residents Complain About Proposed Drive-thrus
https://www.ksl.com/article/51339710?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=news&utm_campaign=hootsuite
Weber County, UT Seeks Volunteers For Brightness Data Collection
https://www.standard.net/news/local/2025/jul/16/weber-county-sky-monitoring-project-seeks-volunteers-to-collect-brightness-data/
Sea Turtles Conservationists Complain About Highway Lighting in Brunswick, GA
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/07/07/brunswicks-exit-42-lights-spark-concern-among-sea-turtle-conservationists/
Charlotte County, FL Launches Turtle Recognition Program
https://hoodline.com/2025/07/charlotte-county-launches-sea-turtle-lighting-recognition-program-to-safeguard-hatchlings-in-englewood-beach-and-manasota-key/
Maitland, FL Library Adds Dark Sky Lighting
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5383892/Florida/Library-project-includes-dark-skies-lighting-and-open-park-plans-for-evening-functions
Saint Pete, FL Enforces Lighting Rules on Lounge
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5383065/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/City-of-Saint-Pete-Beach-enforces-turtle-friendly-lighting-compliance-at-Hurricane-Lounge
Rappahannock County, VA Embraces New Lighting Regs
https://www.rappnews.com/news/environment/this-is-a-big-win-planning-commission-embraces-dark-skies-for-rappahannock-county/article_c911983c-e0e2-452a-804c-39c02a2228ca.html
Riverwoods, IL Pet Shelter Installs Non-Spilling Lighting
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5375790/Riverwoods/Lake-County/Illinois/Orphans-of-the-Storm-submits-plans-for-upgraded-animal-shelter-in-Riverwoods
Calls for a Reinstatement of the MLO in Arapahoe County, CO
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5405693/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Pam-Advocates-for-Reinstating-Model-Lighting-Ordinance-to-Address-Light-Pollution
Equinox Hotels in NYC Opens Sleep Lab
https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/news/Equinox-Hotels-launches-the-ultimate-sleep-experience-The-Sleep-Lab/356395
LightingEurope Calls For New Approach on ALAN
https://www.led-professional.com/all/lightingeurope-calls-for-a-harmonised-eu-approach-on-artificial-light-at-night