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February 2025: Share Cookies and Be Friendly!
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Feb 3 2025 1h 11m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Balancing Development With Light PollutionChapter 2 10 mins
Community Perspectives on Responsible LightingChapter 3 13 mins
Enhancing Perception Through Training in DarknessChapter 4 5 mins
Effects of Bright Vehicle LightsChapter 5 9 mins
Legal Battle Over LED Bridge LightsChapter 6 8 mins
Defining Light Pollution and Regulations
January 2025: Fly to the Right.
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Jan 20 2025 57m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Ecological Impact of Artificial LightChapter 2 12 mins
Challenges With Model Lighting OrdinancesChapter 3 12 mins
Regulations on Lighting Standards and StargazingChapter 4 6 mins
Volunteer Support for Lighting Ordinances
January 2025: .02 Microwatts!
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Jan 6 2025 1h 1m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Sharing Insights on Light PollutionChapter 2 8 mins
Global Efforts to Reduce Light PollutionChapter 3 8 mins
Urban Growth vs. Dark Sky PreservationChapter 4 5 mins
Effects of Artificial Light on HealthChapter 5 6 mins
Melatonin, Light Pollution, and CancerChapter 6 9 mins
Impact of Artificial Light on HealthChapter 7 3 mins
Stay Updated on Light Pollution News
2024 Holiday Potluck!
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Dec 26 2024 1h 27m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Global Efforts to Combat Light PollutionChapter 2 7 mins
Light Pollution Governance Progress & ChallengesChapter 3 6 mins
Astrotourism Impact on Dark SkiesChapter 4 8 mins
Health Impacts of Day/Night Light ExposureChapter 5 7 mins
Moab, Utah Dark Sky CertificationChapter 6 7 mins
Updating Legislation to Combat Light PollutionChapter 7 17 mins
Insects and Light Pollution Health ImpactsChapter 8 9 mins
Addressing the Issue of Space Debris
December 2024: Say Light Pollution
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Dec 16 2024 51m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Challenges and Opportunities in LightingChapter 2 12 mins
Community Concerns About Light PollutionChapter 3 11 mins
Astrotourism and Light Pollution Impact
December 2024: Patterns of Activity.
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Dec 2 2024 55m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Nocturnal Animal Behavior and Light PollutionChapter 2 16 mins
Seabirds Vulnerable to Artificial Light
November 2024: Dopamine Rush.
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Nov 18 2024 56m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Underwater Encounters and Light PollutionChapter 2 13 mins
Astrotourism and Light Pollution SolutionsChapter 3 12 mins
Protecting Star Skies & Endangered SpeciesChapter 4 8 mins
The Impact of Artificial LightChapter 5 8 mins
Engaging With Dark Sky Advocates
November 2024: Looking Up Matters!
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Nov 4 2024 1h 14m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Night Sky Enthusiasts and FollowersChapter 2 12 mins
Comet NEOWISE Excites Sky GazersChapter 3 10 mins
Reevaluating Urban Lighting InfrastructureChapter 4 13 mins
Navigating Satellite and Night Sky ProtectionChapter 5 3 mins
Understanding Public Awareness of Light PollutionChapter 6 6 mins
Responsible Stadium Lighting Practices
October 2024: See the Stars, Share the Stars!
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Oct 14 2024 56m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Green Architecture and Citizen ScienceChapter 2 8 mins
Effects of Light on Human HealthChapter 3 17 mins
Starry Skies and Mental Health Research
October 2024: Stargazing on the Bomber!
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Sep 30 2024 1h 6m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Night Sky Curiosity and GrowthChapter 2 8 mins
Lost Appreciation for the Night SkyChapter 3 9 mins
Preserving Dark Skies From Light PollutionChapter 4 17 mins
LED Street Light Brightness Discussion
September 2024: What is Safe?
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Sep 16 2024 44m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Environmental Impacts of Space-Based EnergyChapter 2 10 mins
Debating Safety and Lighting StandardsChapter 3 10 mins
Impact of Artificial Light on Wildlife
September 2024: Totality of Impact!
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Sep 3 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Nighttime Fishing and Stadium LightingChapter 2 11 mins
SpaceX Starlink Satellite Legal ChallengesChapter 3 6 mins
Impacts of Satellites on EnvironmentChapter 4 7 mins
Legislation for Dark Skies PreservationChapter 5 12 mins
Collaboration to Reduce Light PollutionChapter 6 1 min
Equitable Conservation and Light Pollution
August 2024: A Right to Night?
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Aug 19 2024 53m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Stars at Night DocumentaryChapter 2 13 mins
The Right to NightChapter 3 4 mins
The Future of Street LightingChapter 4 20 mins
Impact of Light Pollution on Health
August 2024: Checking the Box!
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Aug 5 2024 56m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Coalition to Reduce Light PollutionChapter 2 9 mins
Drone Shows vs FireworksChapter 3 14 mins
Balancing Astrotourism and Renewable EnergyChapter 4 7 mins
Proper Use of Landscape LightingChapter 5 8 mins
Landscape Lighting Regulations and Safety
Why It's So Bright at Night? Interview with Councilmember Dee Durham of New Castle County, Delaware
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Jul 25 2024 38m
Chapter 1 31 mins
Understanding the breadth of Ordinance 23-122Chapter 2 5 mins
Appendix-A, Ordinance 23-122
July 2024: We Need Better Resolution!
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Jul 15 2024 45m
Chapter 1 7 mins
New Satellite to Monitor Light PollutionChapter 2 14 mins
Economic Growth IndicatorsChapter 3 10 mins
Societal History and Light PollutionChapter 4 12 mins
Exploring Night Sky Mysteries
July 2024: To a Better 2045!
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Jul 1 2024 1h 15m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Legislation and Education on Dark SkyChapter 2 4 mins
Colorful Bridge Lighting Protest ControversyChapter 3 11 mins
Bridge Lighting Impact DiscussionChapter 4 13 mins
Balancing Light Pollution and ArtChapter 5 9 mins
Perception and Impact of LightingChapter 6 10 mins
Ecological Impact of Light Pollution
June 2024: Crap Lighting
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Jun 3 2024 1h 54m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Impact of Light Pollution on WildlifeChapter 2 12 mins
Impact of Light Pollution on BiodiversityChapter 3 11 mins
Supporting the Importance of InsectsChapter 4 8 mins
Border Wall Lighting and Safety ConcernsChapter 5 13 mins
Global Efforts to Combat Light PollutionChapter 6 14 mins
Regulations on Light Pollution and GlareChapter 7 11 mins
Promoting Dark Sky Advocacy and EthicsChapter 8 10 mins
Light Pollution Economic and Legal ImplicationsChapter 9 5 mins
Space Treaty Implications and Solar ReflectionChapter 10 5 mins
Environmental Risks in Space Solar Projects
May 2024: Radio Aero Ecology
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May 1 2024 1h 47m
Chapter 1 30 mins
Dark Sky Week Programs and ObservationsChapter 2 9 mins
Observing Animal Behavior During an EclipseChapter 3 12 mins
Birds and Urban Light Pollution ImpactChapter 4 7 mins
Impact of Light on WildlifeChapter 5 6 mins
Let's Talk Glare!Chapter 6 14 mins
State Lighting Legislation and ImpactChapter 7 5 mins
Observatory Cabin and Dark Sky Preserves
Apr 2024: Sonification
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Apr 1 2024 1h 49m
Chapter 1 20 mins
The Power and Meaning of LightChapter 2 10 mins
Public Apathy Towards City Lighting ChoicesChapter 3 6 mins
Debate on Bird-Safe Building OrdinanceChapter 4 10 mins
Promoting Dark Skies for SustainabilityChapter 5 8 mins
Night SensesChapter 6 9 mins
Facing Fears in the DarkChapter 7 6 mins
Flacco the OwlChapter 8 12 mins
Impact of Artificial Light on EnvironmentChapter 9 12 mins
Concerns and Solutions for Lighting IssuesChapter 10 4 mins
BONUS: Exploring Astronomy in Chile
Mar 2024: Ar Hyd Y Nos
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Mar 4 2024 1h 54m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Impact of Artificial Light on EcosystemsChapter 2 25 mins
Correlation or Causation? Chapter 3 21 mins
311 Police?Chapter 4 6 mins
Children's Glow-in-the-Dark Park Gone BrightChapter 5 29 mins
Exploring Sensory Experience Through PerformanceChapter 6 6 mins
Cultural Beliefs and Dark Sky Designations
Why It's So Bright at Night? Interview with Jennifer Huygen on the Fairlands Valley Park Petition.
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Feb 20 2024 46m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Understanding Stevenage's Fairlands Valley ParkChapter 2 6 mins
Current Lighting and Wildlife in Fairlands ParkChapter 3 14 mins
Huygen's Lighting Request at Fairlands Valley ParkChapter 4 16 mins
Cultural Drivers of Fear at Night
Feb 2024: A Space for Celebration
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Feb 5 2024 1h 44m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Light Pollution's Impact on EcologyChapter 2 4 mins
Selective Lighting Impact on Insects and ActivitiesChapter 3 7 mins
Christmas Lighting Impact and RegulationChapter 4 25 mins
Beam Issues and Community Debate on Lighting OrdinancesChapter 5 11 mins
Lighting and Safety in CommunitiesChapter 6 13 mins
Light Pollution Legislation in MassachusettsChapter 7 17 mins
Benefits of New Street Lighting
Jan 2024: Walking in a Freakily Large Planetarium.
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Jan 3 2024 1h 56m
Chapter 1 21 mins
Light Pollution's Impact on Art+SpiritualityChapter 2 39 mins
Maximizing Street Lighting EfficiencyChapter 3 13 mins
Light Art and a Lack of ImaginationChapter 4 10 mins
Lost in LightChapter 5 16 mins
Ecology and Light Pollution Policy Overview
Happy Holidays! Here's Your Holiday Bonus!
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Dec 23 2023 23m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Holiday Bonus Episode!Chapter 2 10 mins
2023 Wrap Montage!