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 Dec 19, 2023
Highlights from this episode: Moths on the Run Birds on the Wing Lights on the Shard Trees in your House […]
Read MoreOutdoor Light at Night is at a Crossroads
Light pollution is harmful. Buddy Stefanoff is working on it – to the tune of about 5 years ahead of […]
Read MoreThe Different Forms of Darkness
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” –Benjamin Franklin We think we’ve covered both bases in this […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Dec 5, 2023
Highlights from this episode: Bridge Lighting Blocking Fish Sea Turtle Records Light Pollution Bylaws on the Rise And the Award Goes To…
Read MoreAdmit To Our Mistakes
High Pressure Sodium might be the best street lights for our rods and cones, but LED is here to stay, […]
Read MoreDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Nov 21, 2023
Highlights from the Darkness News are: Updates From DarkSky International Vision Charts Highway Disco Wasatch LDS Temple Update Addis […]
Read MoreLow Hanging Fruit
This is John Barentine’s second appearance and we still haven’t exhausted the conversation. How do we solve the light pollution […]
Read MoreMaking the City Safer for Birds
Jin joins us from North Carolina where he is, along with earning his Ph.D, doing his best to reduce – […]
Read MoreHalf a Million Satellites
From the first faint signals from Sputnik in 1957 to an estimated half a million satellites orbiting the earth in […]
Read MoreThe Darkness News Update November 7, 2023
Highlights from the Darkness News are: The Royal Society Publications this Month LDS Project Updates Virginia Observatories vs Private Residents […]
Read MoreThe System is Broken
Mark Baker is back and he’s still advocating for people who experience the harmful effects of LED light. Mark tells […]
Read MoreAdvocacy With Hope
Watch this episode and you’ll feel the hope and positivity emanating from your screen from Aparna and John. Michael discusses, […]
Read MoreThe Darkness News Update October 24, 2023
Highlights from the darkness news are: Scientific Consensus 1000 Bird Strikes in One Night Chile Restores Darkness Light Pollution is […]
Read MoreThe Darkness News Update October 10, 2023
Highlights from the darkness news are: ALAN Linked with Breast Cancer France Powers Ahead on Night Conservation Border Protection Suspend […]
Read MoreEmbracing the Humanity Behind The Science
Hannah practices “place-based” research. Rather than finding international or national solutions, she advocates for small scale “place-based” solutions for local […]
Read MoreThe Darkness News Update September 26, 2023
Highlights from the darkness news are: – Charting New Harms of ALAN – Speakers from Under One Sky – Bird’s […]
Read MoreDon't Blame The Lights
It’s about communication, spreading knowledge, and good lighting. As a member of Lighting Urban Community International (LUCI), Elisa is one […]
Read MoreEnforcing The Ordinances
Rachel comes to us from the Sea Turtle Conservancy in Florida. She’s doing her part to protect the turtles in […]
Read MoreThe Darkness News Update September 12, 2023
Highlights from the darkness news world are: – Night Shift Work is Bad for Your Memory – Giving Insomnia to […]
Read MoreThe Darkness News Update August 29, 2023
Highlights from the darkness news world: – Blue blocking lenses don’t work – Municipal governments leading on bird safety – […]
Read MoreAre LEDs Harmful?
LEDs came along in the early 2000’s. They emitted light. They were energy efficient. What could be bad? Ask Mark […]
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