Protecting the Night: Light Pollution and Dark Skies with Stephen Hummel
In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims speaks with Stephen Hummel, Dark Skies Initiative Coordinator at the McDonald Observatory, about the growing issue of light pollution and its impact on the environment, wildlife, and human health. Hummel explains how artificial light disrupts natural ecosystems, sleep cycles, and migratory patterns while also reducing opportunities to view the stars.
The conversation highlights the simple, cost-effective solutions to light pollution, such as directing light downward, using appropriate intensity, and choosing warmer light…
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