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Aug 5, 2024 56 min

August 2024: Checking the Box!

from Light Pollution News Podcast Hosted by Light Pollution News / Bill McGeeney / Betty Buckley / Leo Smith

Submit Voicemail! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Betty Buckley who made this great film, the Stars at Night and by Leo Smith, who is now starting up a new Coalition to Reduce Light Pollution! See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Will a former landfill become PA's next stargazing mecca?, Tanisha Thomas, Spotlight PA. Astronomy tourism business ready to fight Hydrostor's billion-dollar Broken Hill renewable energy project, Grace Atta, Oliver Brown and Andrew Schmidt, Australian Broadcasting Network. Where can I place outdoor lights? The laws you need to know to avoid 'light trespass', Alex David, Homes and Gardens. Important garden light rules that should not be ignored but are often overlooked, Jayne Thomson, Birmingham Live. Palm Beach Headland Has Been Officially Named Australia's First Urban Dark Sky Place, Maxim Boon, Concrete Playground. 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 Betty Buckley who made this great film, the Stars at Night and by Leo Smith, who is now starting up a new Coalition to Reduce Light Pollution! See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Will a former landfill become PA's next stargazing mecca?, Tanisha Thomas, Spotlight PA. Astronomy tourism business ready to fight Hydrostor's billion-dollar Broken Hill ren...

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August 2024: Checking the Box!

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  1. 10:08 Coalition to Reduce Light Pollution
  2. 16:40 Drone Shows vs Fireworks
  3. 26:06 Balancing Astrotourism and Renewable Energy
  4. 40:45 Proper Use of Landscape Lighting
  5. 47:59 Landscape Lighting Regulations and Safety

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