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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.
Scott Wachter presents the latest news in the world of light pollution.
Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter September 19th, 2024
Highlights from this episode: Counting Birds Hazy Memories Court Decisions Parrotheads v Turtle Nests Sponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ […]
Read MoreLike a Camera Flash
We’ve all experienced a camera flash that leaves us blind for a couple of seconds. Now imagine that happening every […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter August 29th, 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. […]
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