Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappearing nighttime environment and the world around you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEver wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities.
Recent episodes include "October 2026: A Sparkle of Starlinks!" (19 October 2026, 60 minutes), "October 2026: Luminance Lace!" (7 October 2026, 69 minutes), and "September 2026: Lighting for Reassurance" (14 September 2026, 48 minutes).
Light Pollution News publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 84 episodes.
Booking probability for Light Pollution News is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Light Pollution News requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Light Pollution News's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Light Pollution News are Scientific Research & Development and Environmental Agencies. Light Pollution News has a science audience.
Light Pollution News is a science podcast with 84 episodes published.
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Episode #21
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Diane Turnshek, researcher, astronomer, writer Steve Mariconda, DarkSkyNJ Gina Pearson, Dark Sky Land, Inc. Bill's News Picks: An Unlikely Coalition Fights to Protect Dark Skies...
Episode #20
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Diane Turnshek, researcher, astronomer, writer Steve Mariconda, DarkSkyNJ Gina Pearson, Dark Sky Land, Inc. Bill's News Picks: Conservationists monitor migrating birds as Mt...
Episode #19
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: John Barentine , Dark Sky Consulting, LLC Lin Meng , Ecologist Bill's News Picks: How to Grieve a Changing Planet , Phil Lane MSW, LCSW, Psychology Today . Mitigating artificial...
Episode #18
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: John Barentine , Dark Sky Consulting, LLC Lin Meng , Ecologist Zhe Zhu , Remote Sensing Specialist Bill's News Picks: A Big Government Decision Could Change Theme Parks Forever...
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Ruskin Hartley , CEO Dark Sky International Dr. Kaori Yokochi , Ecologist Shane Ludtke , Actual Astronomy Podcast Bill's News Picks: L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area becomes home to 25”...
Episode #16
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Ruskin Hartley , CEO Dark Sky International Dr. Kaori Yokochi , Ecologist Shane Ludtke , Actual Astronomy Podcast Bill's News Picks: Chief Star Counter , VisitSunshineCoast...
Episode #15
Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Amy Oliver , Science Communicator Michael Calhoun , Environmental Activist Ted Blank , International Dark Sky Discovery Center Bill's News Picks: Pope warns main threat common to...
Episode #13
<p>This episode's guests:</p><b>Ken Walczak</b>, Night Light Consulting.<b>Mark Baker</b>, Soft Lights Foundation.<b>Charles Hood</b>, Author of Nature at Night.<p>Bill's News Picks: </p>Ford Government's bill 98 Could...
Episode #12
<p>This episode's guests:</p><b>Ken Walczak</b>, Night Light Consulting.<b>Mark Baker</b>, Soft Lights Foundation.<b>Charles Hood</b>, Author of Nature at Night.<p>Bill's News Picks: </p> Finland's longest bridge...
Episode #11
<p>This episode's guests:</p><b>Yana Yakushina</b>, lawyer, researcher, and dark sky protection educator.<b>Barrington Russell</b>, founder of DarkSkySites.com.<b>Paul Marchant</b>, Statistician.<p>Bill's News Picks...
Episode #10
<p>This episode's guests:</p><b>Megan Eaves-Egenes,</b> Author of Nightfaring - In Search of the Disappearing Darkness.<b>Barrington Russell</b>, founder of DarkSkySites.com.<b>Paul Marchant</b>, Statistician.<p>Bill's...
Episode #9
<p>This episode's guests:</p><b>Johan Eklöf,</b> Author of Darkness Manifesto.<b>Chetna Misra</b>, Lightbahn.<b>Leo Smith</b>, ReduceLP.com<p>Bill's News Picks: </p>Residents, feeling shut out, boo city over lighting...
Episode #8
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Johan Eklöf,</b> Author of Darkness Manifesto.<b>Chetna Misra</b>, Lightbahn.<b>Leo Smith</b>, ReduceLP.com<p>Bill's News Picks: </p> SMITH, LEO F v. MULLINS, RAHEEM L Et Al, State of...
<p>In this episode, <b>Bill McGeeney </b>interviews Chris Beckett of the Actual Astronomy Podcast. One day, he discovered a new sun glaring directly toward his observatory. This is the story of how he worked to bring...
Episode #6
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Remi Bouche,</b> Science Coordinator at Mont-Megantic.<b>Jeremey Evans</b>, Photographer - Filmmaker.<b>Dashiell Leeds</b>, Conservation Coordinator for the Sierra Club Loma Prieta...
Episode #5
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Remi Bouche,</b> Science Coordinator at Mont-Megantic.<b>Jeremey Evans</b>, Photographer - Filmmaker.<b>Dashiell Leeds</b>, Conservation Coordinator for the Sierra Club Loma Prieta...
Episode #4
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Shweta Kulkarni,</b> AstronEra.<b>Josh Dury</b>, Award Winning Photographer.<b>Jim Webster</b>, Advocate.<p>Bill's News Picks:</p>Explore NASA’s most detailed map of the night sky yet...
Episode #3
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Shweta Kulkarni,</b> AstronEra.<b>Josh Dury</b>, Award Winning Photographer.<b>Jim Webster</b>, Advocate.<p>Bill's News Picks:</p>DarkSky One supercar lurks in the dark like a ninja with...
Episode #2
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Randy Nelson, PhD,</b> Circadian Rhythm Researcher.<b>Scott Lind</b>, Electrical Engineer, CEO Redshift Lighting.<b>Rushil Kukreja</b>, Founder of Princia.<p>Bill's News Picks:</p>Space...
Episode #1
<p> This episode's guests:</p><b>Randy Nelson, PhD,</b> Circadian Rhythm Researcher.<b>Scott Lind</b>, Electrical Engineer, CEO Redshift Lighting.<b>Rushil Kukreja</b>, Founder of Princia.<p>Bill's News Picks:</p>New...
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astronomer and principal consultant, International Dark Sky Association
author of The Narrative Therapy Workbook for Self-Esteem, Psychology Today
Executive Director, International Dark-Sky Association
health sciences and public health educator and researcher, Editor & Curator, MATFLIX and Maternity & Midwifery Forum
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