Light Pollution News

About Light Pollution News

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.

Publisher

Light Pollution News

Category

science · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2022

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

84 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   October 2026: Luminance Lace!

   Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: Diane Turnshek, researcher, astronomer, writerSteve Mariconda, DarkSkyNJGina Pearson, Dark Sky Land, Inc.Bill's News Picks: Conservationists monitor migrating birds as Mt. Washington 9/11 tribute lights up night sky, Kate Dario, New Hampshire Public Radio. Optimised light sources reduce nocturnal insect attraction at railway stations, Biological Conservation. Fifteen new dark sky sites named for astrotourism in Thailand, The Nati...

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   September 2026: Lighting for Reassurance

   Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: John Barentine, Dark Sky Consulting, LLCLin Meng, EcologistBill's News Picks: How to Grieve a Changing Planet, Phil Lane MSW, LCSW, Psychology Today. Mitigating artificial light at night: effectiveness of policies and implications for plant phenology, PNAS Nexus. Breckenridge's dark night skies are dreamy — but they come at a cost, Emma VandenEinde, MarketPlace. Nighttime light exposure is associated with metabolic dysfunctio...

3. 

   31 Aug 2026

   September 2026: Solar Days.

   Submit Voicemail! This episode's guests: John Barentine, Dark Sky Consulting, LLCLin Meng, EcologistZhe Zhu, Remote Sensing SpecialistBill's News Picks: A Big Government Decision Could Change Theme Parks Forever, Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic. Artificial light at night extends pollen season and elevates allergen exposure, PNAS Nexus. Breckenridge's dark night skies are dreamy — but they come at a cost, Emma VandenEinde, MarketPlace. Conservation group praises new ...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

9,551

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

94

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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