Our Resilient Food System / Starry Night

Segment 1:Guests: Dr. Robyn Metcalfe, lecturer, College of Natural Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, author, Humans in Our Food.20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain.https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus/food-supply-chain Segment 2: Guests: Paul Bogard, author, To Know a Starry Night; Bettymaya Foote, director, engagement, International Dark Sky Association.More than 80 percent of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies, according to a 2016 study published in the journal “Science Advances”. Light pollution can impact sleep, general health and negatively impacts the environment. We discuss the issue of light pollution and how stargazers can bring about change in their local communities. Https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/