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Apr 1, 2024 1 hr 49 min

Apr 2024: Sonification

from Light Pollution News Podcast Hosted by Light Pollution News / Bill McGeeney / Isa Mohammed / Frank Turina / Bettyamaya Foott

Submit Voicemail! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Isa Mohammed of the Caribbean Institute of Astronomy, Frank Turina of the Night Sky Resource Center, and the Director of Dark Sky International's Engagement, Bettymaya Foott. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Blue lights for Benny: Delco lights up to honor 2-year-old who unexpectedly died, Leland Pinder and Katherine Scott, 6ABC. Some Entergy customers could see increase in bills because of new bulbs used in street lights, WAFB9. LED Color Temperature Selection Process, the City of Grand Rapids. Architectural Review Board Staff Report, City of Palo Alto. A night in England’s darkest village, Helen Pickles, The Telegraph. UWS State Senator Renames Bird-Safety Bill FLACO Act: ‘Feathered Lives Also Count’, Gus Saltonstall, West Side Rag. MEANS AND WATERWAYS: LIGHTING A FERRY TERMINAL, Randall Whitehead, Furniture, Lighting & Décor. Support the show A 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...

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Submit Voicemail! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Isa Mohammed of the Caribbean Institute of Astronomy, Frank Turina of the Night Sky Resource Center, and the Director of Dark Sky International's Engagement, Bettymaya Foott. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Blue lights for Benny: Delco lights up to honor 2-year-old who unexpectedly died, Leland Pinder and Katherine Scott, 6ABC. Some Entergy...

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Apr 2024: Sonification

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Chapters

  1. 7:43 The Power and Meaning of Light
  2. 27:49 Public Apathy Towards City Lighting Choices
  3. 38:02 Debate on Bird-Safe Building Ordinance
  4. 44:56 Promoting Dark Skies for Sustainability
  5. 55:53 Night Senses
  6. 1:04:43 Facing Fears in the Dark
  7. 1:14:05 Flacco the Owl
  8. 1:20:22 Impact of Artificial Light on Environment
  9. 1:32:38 Concerns and Solutions for Lighting Issues
  10. 1:45:08 BONUS: Exploring Astronomy in Chile

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