• How was the night sky taken from us?

  • Apr 22 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
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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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