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Mar 31, 2025 57 min

April 2025: Shadow Cast!

from Light Pollution News Podcast Hosted by Light Pollution News / Bill McGeeney / Stephanie Vermillion / Shane Ludtke / Traci Cardinal

Submit Voicemail! This month's guests: Stephanie Vermillion, Travel Journalist and Author. Traci Cardinal, President of Dark Sky Ohio. Shane Ludtke, host of the Actual Astronomy Podcast. Bill's News Picks: China: Eerie jellyfish-like streetlight spotted in China, Stingers Hub. Dark Sky Week deemed dangerous, fails in North Dakota Senate, Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor. This New ‘Astro Trail’ in Arizona Is Located in One of the ‘Astronomy Capitals of the World'—and Makes Stops at Observatories, State Parks, and More, Evie Charrick, Travel + Leisure. Inside the Private Astronomy Village Hidden in the Darkest Part of Georgia, Blake Guthrie, Matador Network. Commentary: A tale of two cities, Bob Yoesle, Columbia Gorge News. Subscribe: Apple Podcast Spotify Youtube Tag Us and Share with a Friend: Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Facebook Connect: [email protected] Join our Mailing List 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! This month's guests: Stephanie Vermillion, Travel Journalist and Author.Traci Cardinal, President of Dark Sky Ohio.Shane Ludtke, host of the Actual Astronomy Podcast. Bill's News Picks: China: Eerie jellyfish-like streetlight spotted in China, Stingers Hub. Dark Sky Week deemed dangerous, fails in North Dakota Senate, Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor. This New ‘Astro Trail’ in Arizona Is Located in One of the ‘Astronomy Capitals of the World'—and Makes Stops at Ob...

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April 2025: Shadow Cast!

0:00 57:46

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  1. 8:36 Meet Our Expert Guests
  2. 18:39 Unique Lighting Fixtures & Health Impacts
  3. 28:49 Sleep Science & Light Pollution Effects
  4. 35:16 Astrotourism & Northern Lights Viewing
  5. 47:42 Dark Sky Destinations & Airport Certification
  6. 51:29 Community Lighting Challenges & Solutions

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