Highlights from this episode:
- DST and Health
- An Official Statement
- Prepping for Turtle Season
- It’s Probably Not Aliens
Sponsored by Evluma
https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
Headlines and Sources:
Mayo Clinic Finds DST has Minimal Effect on Heart Health
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542454823000814#appsec1
DST Causes Negative Impacts for Alzheimer’s Patients
https://www.whsv.com/2024/03/08/end-daylight-saving-time-negatively-impacts-alzheimers-dementia-patients/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Issues Statement on Harms of Short Wavelength Light
Meta-Study Confirms ALAN Harms to Fauna Across All Species
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ele.14387
Circadian Rhythm Linked with Autonomic Control (in Mice)
https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pcbi.1011907#sec002
Circadian Medicine Benefits Cardio Health
https://www.cell.com/trends/endocrinology-metabolism/fulltext/S1043-2760(24)00040-7
New Protocol for Monitor Sleep Quality in Dementia Care
https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/6/1/10
New Recommendation: Brush Teeth after Dinner, Put Pyjamas on Earlier
https://ustoday.news/stop-brushing-your-teeth-right-before-bed-sleep-experts-say-heres-why/
Bioluminescent Insects of Brazil on the Downswing
DOD Reconsiders low-orbit satellites for missile spotting
UAP Spotting Harmed by Sky Glow
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-49527-x
80% of Billboards in the UK are in “Poorer” Neighborhoods
Ansell Lighting Recognized by DSI
https://ansell-lighting.com/en/articles/news/working-towards-a-world-of-dark-skies
VA Passes Dark Sky Week Resolution
Pittsburg, PA Spends $2M on ALAN-Mitigating Lighting for Allegheny Commons
Moab, UT Shoots for DarkSky Certification
Migration Season Lights Out Campaigns Starts up in Fort Worth, TX
Lights Out CT Begins Work in Montville
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lights-connecticut-asks-montville-lead-013100299.html
Puerto Rico Updates Lighting For Sea Turtle Needs
As Does Fort Myers, FL
And also Escambia County, FL
https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/escambia-county/2024/03/04/escambia-county-beach-lighting-ordinance-updated-to-save-sea-turtles/72790483007/
George Mason U Stadium Plans Draws Criticism
Fort Wayne, IN Begins CPTED Program
https://www.wbcl.org/news/implementing-streetlights-in-fort-wayne-to-combat-crime-audio