Aug 2023: Fireflies, Rise Up

Submit Voicemail!This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Jared Flesher, director of Dark Sacred Night, and Bill Green of the Philadelphia Moon Men and Brussels Lunatics. Learn more at LightPollutionNews.com.Articles:U.S. Bans Incandescent Light Bulbs The Next Pandemic Might Occur Because It’s Too Bright Out Across China: Dark Sky Industry delivers bright future for village Sheffield Conservation Area in Ontario has Gorgious Panomamic View Under a sea of stars These National Parks Are Hosting Stargazing Festivals in 2023 Why you should stop painting with light when photographing at night Unistellar Says its New Astro Photo Tech Totally Eliminates Light Pollution Charted: Distance to dark skies Smart lighting to minimise light pollution and protect biodiversity Low estrogen may worsen the circadian effects of light pollution Dim artificial light at night alters gene expression rhythms and growth in a key seagrass species Light pollution is taking the sparkle out of glow-worm mating Light pollution confuses a color-changing coastal woodlouse, new research shows Regulating light pollution Groveland is 1st city in Florida certified as Dark Sky Community New Jersey Town Takes Stand Against Outdoor Lighting THE FEDS HAVE THOUSANDS OF STADIUM LIGHTS ON THE BORDER. SWITCHING THEM ON WOULD DEVASTATE DESERT ECOSYSTEMS 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...