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How was the night sky taken from us?

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How is light pollution affecting the environment and our own well-being? And how can we mitigate light pollution and preserve night sky visibility? 

Guest: Aaron LaCluyzé, faculty member in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University. 

 

  • 00:00 Introduction  
  • 02:04 What is light pollution?  
  • 06:55 Is there a benefit to reducing light pollution?  
  • 10:50 How does poor light design contribute to light pollution?  
  • 13:26 Why does light pollution occur?  
  • 15:29 How can we address light pollution?  
  • 16:47 What other factors contribute to limited night sky visibility?   
  • 18:06 How does light pollution impact wildlife?  
  • 21:40 How does light pollution impact humans?  
  • 23:59 What kind of light bulb creates the most light pollution? Why?  
  • 28:04 How can we mitigate light pollution and preserve night sky visibility?  
  • 34:15 How is light pollution measured?  
  • 35:49 What are the cultural impacts of light pollution?  
  • 37:03 What concerns arise with the proliferation of satellites?  
  • 44:09 Recap and conclusion 
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