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Submit Voicemail!This month, LPN is joined by Brandon Happe of the Philly Moon Men and Daylon Burt of Astro Escape. Learn more at LightPollutionNews.com.Articles: Residents’ petition forces city to revise “monster” street lighting upgrades  LED streetlights are energy efficient, but are they environmentally friendly? It's complicated  WA House votes 94-1 to limit light pollution from wind energy farms  Pregnant women advised to dim lights before bed to reduce diabetes risk  I spent a weekend in the darkest part of England and it changed me Lights Out Across the Country Animal astronomers: A bird’s eye view of the night sky Dazzling lights are causing ecological chaos, disrupting plants' seasonal rhythms and their fragile relationship with pollinators Lights off, danger on: What to know about the latest dangerous driving trend Astronomers stumble in diplomatic push to protect the night sky Smithsonian Exhibition Invites Visitors To Help Recover Their Fading Night Sky  To Protect Wildlife from Artificial Light, Look to the Moon  Turn up the lights: What to do in dark sky destinations during the day Ramadan: UAE Moon-sighting committee to search the skies on TuesdayAfraid of the Dark:  ‘We Want Them Fixed': Group Calls Attention to Streetlight Outages in Northwest DC Research Article of the Month:  Effects of light and noise pollution on avian communities of European cities are correlated with the species’ diet Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That’s $3 a month. If you like what we’re doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...