February 2025: Share Cookies and Be Friendly!

Light Pollution News

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 of Astronomy!
See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!
Bill's Picks:

• Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark, RM Clark, Wired.
• Light Pollution Control: Comparative Analysis of Regulations Across Civil and Common Law Jurisdictions, Laws.
• ‘Neurologic hazard’: Group sues over Bay Bridge lights, Phil Mayer, KRON4.
• Outdoor light at night, air pollution and risk of incident type 2 diabetes, Environmental Research.
• Cartographic Visualisation of Light Pollution Measurements, Urban Science.

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1. February 2025: Share Cookies and Be Friendly! (00:00:00)

2. Balancing Development With Light Pollution (00:11:24)

3. Community Perspectives on Responsible Lighting (00:24:49)

4. Enhancing Perception Through Training in Darkness (00:35:10)

5. Effects of Bright Vehicle Lights (00:49:04)

6. Legal Battle Over LED Bridge Lights (00:54:14)

7. Defining Light Pollution and Regulations (01:03:35)