Jun 2023: Unpacking the Light Police

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 2023  
• Industry Must Face an Inconvenient Truth -- Most LED Lights at Night are Unhealthy 
• Unpacking the Wallpack 
• Songbirds, dusk and clear skies: Scientists explore migratory flights 
• ‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings 
• Knoxville, TN Zoo is offering up what they call “Twilight Tours” per WVLT 8 
• Flashlights posing major threat to nesting sea turtles 
• Capture the Dark 2023 officially is under way 
• Why the Greatest Threat to Star-Gazing Isn’t Light Pollution

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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...