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Why It’s So Bright at Night.
We explore how one grassroots group is trying to improve nighttime lighting applications at a municipal level. In 2023, Norfolk, Virginia undertook an estimated $5M project to replace existing fixtures with LEDs. The result appears to have some negative externalities, resulting in the formation of the Norfolk, Virginia based, Citizens for Responsible Lighting community organization.…
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Identity.
How should we be framing night preservation issues? What on earth is airglow? And what do you need to take photos of fireflies? This episode, I welcome back Jeff Calta of the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival and Tom Reinert of Dark Sky International. And I also welcome Babak Tafreshi to the show! Settle in, you’re about…
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Gucci Bag Deep State
Wow, we have a great one for you today! Starting with – are you afraid of the dark? You may be shocked by our panel’s answer! Citizen science looks at light’s effects on butterflies. And East Riding of Yorkshire is testing the waters on some no light roadways. This month, I welcome the host of…
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Typewriters and Candlesnuff.
Today, are e-ink outdoor displays the wave of the future? More proof that shielded street lights do more than just keep the light out of your bedroom! And have you ever wanted to stargaze but live in a bright night city, hogwash, we help you find something great to look at tonight! This month, we…
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Gateway Topics!
This episode, headlights, interior lights – what is going on with car lights?!? And should we leave the lights ON for puffins? Plus, how much do you spend on getting a good night’s sleep? This month, on the show I welcome Los Angeles dark sky advocate, Spencer SooHoo; the founder of the Dark Skies subreddit,…
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Pie Tins.
Today, is a very special episode, we talk all things you ever wondered about Street Lights! And how do you feel about having a new, scalable way to measure the night’s brightness?
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Say Light Pollution.
In this episode, China launches their version of Starlink – but how dim will they be? Hint, you’re not going to like the answer. Two communities push for more responsible lighting practices. And could you tell space junk apart from a meteor? We finish 2024 with Dr. Travis Longcore and author, Paul Bogard! Here we…
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Looking Up Matters.
This show, one man in New Zealand is attempting to bring standards to the space economy, the lights go dim over storm ravaged southern towns, and wouldn’t it be interesting if you could build your own sky quality meter? Instructions included in today’s show! I couldn’t be more thrilled about this month’s panel, including Kevin…
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Stargazing on the Bomber!
Today, does sky brightness affect our curiosity in the universe? What on earth is LUNARSABER? And why is a town in Michigan using wattage as the determining factor for its new LED conversion. This month, I couldn’t be more excited about this panel! We have Nebula Photo’s own Nico Carver, the thought leader, Nancy Clanton,…
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What is Safe?
We talk about harnessing energy from space, a crime study that appears to highlight the problems with using satellite images to assess lighting’s impact on crime, and how about a ban on digital billboards after 1am? This month, I’m joined by a superstar panel from the North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks, Shelana…
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