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The conversation digs into:
✨ The surprising health impacts of artificial light at night
✨ Problems with over-lit homes and the era of “darkness pollution”
✨ The role of LED technology and utility companies in exacerbating the issue
✨ Creative ways communities and individuals can embrace responsible lighting
✨ Why lighting designers must rethink their approach With insights from co-hosts Mark Baker and Michael Colligan, this episode challenges assumptions, sparks critical questions, and celebrates the growing movement toward night preservation.
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Connect with Eileen:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/taooflila
https://www.instagram.com/darkskyfriends
https://www.facebook.com/darkskyfriends
https://www.youtube.com/@darkskyfriends685
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