Rewilding the night skies with Ruskin Hartley

Rewilding!

Listen to CEO & Executive Director of DarkSky International Ruskin Hartley talk about rewilding the night skies with Rewilding Earth’s Jack Humphrey in this podcast How Rewilding The Night Skies Can Provide Major Benefits To Migratory Birds And Other Species.

As the show notes read,

“Impact of Light Pollution on Night Skies and Biodiversity

This episode explores the growing issue of light pollution and its profound impact on the environment, biodiversity, and human experiences of the night sky. Starting from the advent of electric light approximately 150 years ago, the discussion delves into the astronomical increase in light pollution and its adverse effects on various species, including migrating birds and insects.

The conversation highlights simple, actionable, no-regret solutions such as implementing better lighting policies and local and national advocacy efforts to mitigate light pollution. The role of community involvement and scientific studies in understanding and addressing the problem underscores the urgency of preserving natural dark skies.”