Episodes
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Scott Morgan, Assistant Park Manager of the Hills Creek Park Complex - part of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Daylon Burt of the Astro Escape. Learn more at LightPollutionNews.com. Articles: Survey finds increase in first-time Big Bend visitors, with most now staying outside the parkA day in space: Look no further than Flagstaff for your cosmos-themed day trip11 Dark Sky Airbnbs in Utah Perfect for...
Published 07/03/23
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by astronomer, historian, author, science communicator, and dark-sky consultant, John Barentine of the Dark Sky Consulting LLC and Conservationist, Kaitlyn Evans. Learn more at LightPollutionNews.com. Articles: I was busted by the light police. They had a point The forgotten medieval habit of 'two sleeps' Want to Learn About Light Pollution? There’s a mini-course for that!Star bathing is the new outdoor travel trend we should all be trying for Summer...
Published 06/05/23
This Month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Michael Rymer of the Dark Sky (formerly International Dark Sky Association) and Youth Advocate, Bonnie Peng. Learn more at LightPollutionNews.com. Articles: Is light pollution making darkness a luxury? Here Come the Lumens The New Light Is Bad There’s something off about LED bulbs — which will soon be, thanks to a federal ban, the only kind you can buy. "Mysterious spiral" that looks like hazy, glowing galaxy seen hovering in Alaska's northern...
Published 05/08/23
This month, LPN is joined by Brandon Happe of the Philly Moon Men and Daylon Burt of Astro Escape. Learn more at LightPollutionNews.com. Articles:  Residents’ petition forces city to revise “monster” street lighting upgrades  LED streetlights are energy efficient, but are they environmentally friendly? It's complicated  WA House votes 94-1 to limit light pollution from wind energy farms  Pregnant women advised to dim lights before bed to reduce diabetes risk  I spent a weekend in the darkest...
Published 04/05/23
This month, I’m joined by youth advocate, Bonnie Peng, and, conservationist and avid bird enthusiast, Kaitlyn Evans.  We take a look at some of the most interesting articles to grace the topic of light pollution! Today, learn about the first African American astronomer. Take a ride on the Stargazer train, complete with a glass of wine and a heated flatbed railcar! And, MSG wants to build a giant glowing orb…maybe in your neighborhood.   Share with a friend! find this podcast, show notes with...
Published 03/06/23
In today’s episode, I’m joined by conservationist and avid bird watcher, Kaitlyn Evans. We take a look at some of the most interesting news articles to grace the topic of light pollution each month. This month, ‘Why Falling Asleep with the Lights on is bad for your health,’ How ‘Red Lighting could rewild night skies plagued by light pollution,’ ‘Urban light pollution could be a threat to marine ecosystems,’ ‘How Pollution is rising faster than anyone predicted!’ and much more! As a reminder,...
Published 02/10/23
In this episode, California Governor Gavin Newsome says light must shine on! Vetoes responsible lighting bill for gov’t buildings. Plus, Automatic measurement of LP, Spooky Street Lights, and a VA town struggling to protect its skies!   Please listen and leave a review. Reviews help the show become noticed. Please join in the conversation and more via Reddit at r/LightPollutionNews and see LightPollutionNews.com for show notes! Share with a friend! find this podcast, show notes with news...
Published 12/31/22
Welcome to the Light Pollution News Podcast, your bimonthly source for all news light pollution with your host Bill McGeeney.  Please listen and leave a review. Reviews help the show become noticed. Please join in the conversation and more via Reddit at r/LightPollutionNews and see LightPollutionNews.com for show notes! Share with a friend! find this podcast, show notes with news articles, and much more over at our website: LightPollutionNews.com.
Published 10/02/22