August 2026: Sustainable Regeneration? Or is it Regenerative Sustainability?

Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests:Ruskin Hartley, CEO Dark Sky InternationalDr. Kaori Yokochi, EcologistShane Ludtke, Actual Astronomy PodcastBill's News Picks: L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area becomes home to 25” telescope, Attilla Danko Deep, Tori Stafford, Kingstonist. Design approved for AlUla Manara observatory and research center, Arab News. How Bats Keep Agave Alive: The Nighttime Pollinators Behind Tequila, Reynard Loki, LAProgressive.Farmers in a national park are turning down lights at night to help wildlife – it could be good for crops too, Jenny Hall, The Conversation. Mona Khalil, who left safety in Europe to protect sea turtles in Lebanon, was killed by an Israeli airstrike, Rhett Ayers Butler, Mongabay. 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...