Light Pollution News
The path to neighborhood friendly starry night solutions begin with being a more informed you!
Ever wish you could see the stars at night? Well, here's your chance to join the conversation around how we can create a sustainable and equitable night that benefits people as much as it does ecology.
Light Pollution, once thought to be solely detrimental to astronomers, has proven to be an impactful issue across many disciplines of society including ecology, crime, technology, health, and much more!
Each month, Bill McGeeney is joined by upwards of three guests to help walk you through the news around this broad topic of light pollution/the sustainable night.
Interested in learning more? Check out resources and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Light Pollution News also maintains a running ecology news list. Find us on social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook).
Episodes
44 episodes
May 2025: Mother Snowy Owl!
This month's guests:Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society.Phyllis Gricus, Principal of Landscape Design Studio, LLC....
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:13
Why It's So Bright at Night? Interview with Art Hushen on #9PMRoutine.
Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Art Hushen, founder of the National Institute of Crime Prevention.The seemingly harmless advice to leave all your exterior lights on overnight might not be...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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15:41
April 2025: Typewriters and Candlesnuff!
This month's guests:Stephanie Vermillion, Travel Journalist and Author.Traci Cardinal, President of Dark Sky Ohio.Shane Ludtke, host of the Actual Astronomy Podcast.Bill...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:06
April 2025: Shadow Cast!
This month's guests:Stephanie Vermillion, Travel Journalist and Author.Traci Cardinal, President of Dark Sky Ohio.Shane Ludtke, host of the Actual Astronomy Podcast.Bill...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:46
March 2025: Follow Where Others Are Going.
This month's guests:Art Hushen, founder of the National Institute of Crime Prevention.Jeff Schmalz, founder of r/DarkSky.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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53:27
March 2025: Gateway Topics!
This month's guests:Art Hushen, founder of the National Institute of Crime Prevention.Jeff Schmalz, founder of r/DarkSky.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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59:28
February 2025: Pie Tins!
This month's guests:Mark Baker, founder of the Soft Lights Foundation.Nick Mesler, civil engineer specializing in traffic and pedestrian safety.Isa Mohamme...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:56
February 2025: Share Cookies and Be Friendly!
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Mark Baker, founder of the Soft Lights Foundation, Nick Mesler, civil engineer, and, Isa Mohammed, President of the Caribbean Institute o...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:11:38
January 2025: Fly to the Right.
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Dr. Mario Motta, lighting designer Glenn Heinmiller, and, advocate, David Lefevre!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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57:53
January 2025: .02 Microwatts!
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Dr. Mario Motta, lighting designer Glenn Heinmiller, and, advocate, David Lefevre!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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58:56
2024 Holiday Potluck!
Find today's articles at LightPollutionNews.comA panel of guests from 2024 reflect on their favorite news stories of 2024 They discuss significant victories, such as the community-led opposit...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:27:06
December 2024: Say Light Pollution
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Travis Longcore, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and Paul Bogard,&...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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49:56
December 2024: Patterns of Activity.
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Travis Longcore, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and Paul Bogard,&...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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54:47
November 2024: Dopamine Rush.
This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Kevin Beare, whom you may know better as CapeMayAstro, Michael Rymer from Dark Sky makes a return visit, and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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55:49
November 2024: Looking Up Matters!
[Editorial Correction: AST sent up the Blue Bird satellites incorrectly noted as Blue Walker satellites]This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Kevin Beare, whom you may know better as
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:12:50
October 2024: See the Stars, Share the Stars!
A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the astronomer and artist, Dr. Tyler Nordgren, photographer and Youtuber, Nico Carver, and, thought leader and CEO of Visibility Innovat...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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55:23
October 2024: Stargazing on the Bomber!
A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the astronomer and artist, Dr. Tyler Nordgren, photographer and Youtuber, Nico Carver, and, thought leader and CEO of Visibility Innovat...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:05:29
September 2024: What is Safe?
A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the equitable conservationist, Shelana deSilva, lawyer and satellite researcher, Yana Yakushina, and, consultant, John Barentine....
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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43:14
September 2024: Totality of Impact!
A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the equitable conservationist, Shelana deSilva, lawyer and satellite researcher, Yana Yakushina, and, consultant, John Barentine....
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:01:54
August 2024: A Right to Night?
Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Betty Buckley who made this great film, the Stars at Night and by Leo Smith, who is now starting up a new Coalit...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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53:50
August 2024: Checking the Box!
Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Betty Buckley who made this great film, the Stars at Night and by Leo Smith, who is now starting up a new Coalit...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:02
Why It's So Bright at Night? Interview with Councilmember Dee Durham of New Castle County, Delaware
How can one county lead the charge against light pollution while balancing development and environmental preservation? Second District New Castle County, Delaware Councilmember Dee Durham joins host Bill McGeeney to discuss the su...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:27
July 2024: We Need Better Resolution!
Host Bill McGeeney is joined by Ken Walczak of Dark Sky International, Lya Osborn of Light Justice, and the award winning landscape astrophotographer, Josh Dury.See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:50
