How to Reduce Light Pollution ?

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Deborah Moran, an exemplary defender of dark skies based in Houston, Texas on her experiences and recommendations for reduction in light pollution.Time stamps :02:56 What is light pollution ?03:56 What are the effects of light pollution on human health ?05:36 What are the principles of good lighting ?06:40 What is the LED ? What are its characteristics ? What makes it different as a light source compared to other sources of street lighting ?08:45 Which types of LED are acceptable for street lighting and which are not ?09:45 Can dimming improve the quality of lighting ?10:50 What is glare ?11:38 What is veiling luminance ?12:00 What is correlated colour temperature CCT ?13:28 Which light is the most comfortable to look at ? How can we reduce glare ?14:32 Why is white light not natural during the night ?16:33 What is the recommended correlated colour temperature CCT for street lights ?18:59 Does light pollution affect trees and plants ?19:53 What is the effect of light pollution on pollination ?20:26 What are the harmful effects of light pollution on sea turtles ?21:34 What are the effects of light pollution on bird migration ?23:05 What are the effects of light pollution on bats ?24:07 What is the reason behind the grass hopper invasion of Las Vegas ?25:55 Challenges faced in dark sky advocacy28:47  What are common myths and misconceptions about good lighting ?30:00 Benchmarks of good lighting34:06 Resources consolidated on Softlight Houston that could be useful to other dark sky advocates. How should other dark sky advocates use these resources effectively ?39:20 What are the opportunities for further reduction in light pollution ?Useful links and resources :Softlight HoustonThe Light Emiting Diode (LED): Where did it come from ?Cree RSW ad for warmer lower glare LED street lightingHouston news story on migrating birds and lightSan Rafael residents say new LED street lights are blindingGrass hopper invasion of Las VegasLight pollution map (website)Light pollution map (mobile app)International Dark Sky AssociationIf you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.