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The Fight Against Light Pollution
09:48 - 17:28 (07:39)
In the 20th century, people became aware of the issues of light pollution, but it wasn't until the 50s that people truly began to address it by creating dark sky sanctuaries and making an effort to reduce artificial light use.
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Although issues with artificial lights were recognized in the early 20th century, it took until the 1950s for people to start addressing the issue of light pollution.
09:48 - 13:41 (03:53)
Summary
Although issues with artificial lights were recognized in the early 20th century, it took until the 1950s for people to start addressing the issue of light pollution. Businesses would use searchlight spotlights to promote their opening, making the sky too bright for observatories to function properly.
ChapterThe Fight Against Light Pollution
EpisodeHow Light Pollution Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The International Dark Sky Association has the goal of certifying dark sky sanctuaries around the world, but one of the biggest problems is the prevalence of blue light from LEDs and electronics.
13:41 - 16:02 (02:20)
Summary
The International Dark Sky Association has the goal of certifying dark sky sanctuaries around the world, but one of the biggest problems is the prevalence of blue light from LEDs and electronics.
ChapterThe Fight Against Light Pollution
EpisodeHow Light Pollution Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker talks about their misguided attempt at directing an independent movie and then touches on the topic of adjusting to the darkness when there is no electricity.
16:03 - 17:28 (01:24)
Summary
The speaker talks about their misguided attempt at directing an independent movie and then touches on the topic of adjusting to the darkness when there is no electricity.