How Light Pollution Works

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<p>Most people in North America can't see the Milky Way. The reason? We're ensconced in a luminous fog of artificial lighting 24/7. The evolution of lighting technology over the last century has made it possible to live, work, and play at any hour - day or night. But light pollut ... Show More

Around the world, the night sky is getting lighter. Luke Haley and Liz Waid look at the problem of light pollution. 

Paul Bogard joins us to talk about the pervasive issue of light pollution and its impact on our ability to experience the beauty of the night sky amongst many other things. Bogard discusses the societal shift towards retreating indoors when darkness falls, highlighting the hidden ... Show More

Sleep researcher Dragana Rogulja outlines the damage artificial light does to our health and suggests some ways to combat the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

<p>In today’s episode for 1st February 2023, we discuss how light pollution hurts our economies and the environment.</p> 

Ever gaze up at the starry night sky? This stunning view is at risk of disappearing -- unless we act now, says astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson. In this fascinating, unexpectedly funny talk, she explains how light pollution affects almost every species on earth (including us) and sh ... Show More

Darkness and light go hand in hand.  It happens in nature and in life.  The CEO has a powerful metaphor just for you.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

My guest today is Paul Bogard, author of "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light."Today on the show, Paul and I discuss what true darkness actually looks like and the type of un-dark night most modern folks experience. He then shares the la ... Show More

From the stage to the silver screen, we look at how lighting has played an intrinsic role in shaping our perception of entertainment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.