Podcast appearances and mentions of paul bogard

Text Light Pollution News!This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Travis Longcore, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and Paul Bogard,  author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light, a finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Brightness of the Qianfan Satellites, Arxiv. Space Agency seeks feedback on solutions to light pollution, Adam Thorn, SpaceConnect. Labour councillors back residents' campaign to stop street lighting along The Leas, Ryan Smith, The Shields Gazette. Why Scientists Are Linking More Diseases to Light at Night, Marta Zaraska, WebMD. Astro Adventurers, Skyscanner. Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

Text Light Pollution News!This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Travis Longcore, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and Paul Bogard,  author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light, a finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:It's Almost Halloween. That Means It's Time for a Bat Beauty Contest, KQED Arts, KQED.The moon's influence on the activity of tropical forest mammals, Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Shedding light with harmonic radar: Unveiling the hidden impacts of streetlights on moth flight behavior, PNAS. Archaeologists Explore Life After Dark in the Ancient Night, Nancy Gonlin and April Nowell, Atlas Obscura. light pollution more light FRIGHT pollution (for best effect please read this sentence on all hallow's eve), Qwantz.com.  Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

cott Jagow celebrates the often-overlooked benefits of winter darkness in this segment of Three Good Things. He explores how darkness and colder months promote a range of positive effects, from improved health and sleep quality to enhanced creativity. Drawing on insights from Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night, Jagow explains that melatonin production triggered by darkness supports mood and memory. He also highlights how darkness invites cultural slowness and quiet, allowing people to unwind and recharge.

In this episode we cover: -how exposure to artificial light at night has been cited as a factor in health concerns from poor sleep to cancer.-traditional human rhythms of rest and work and how darkness decided them-how what was a common human experience is now rare and how to reconnect with the primal, wild dark night sky and stars. -why bright lights at night only give us the illusion of safety.-slow living and connectedness with nature's most basic rhythms.-how I cured my “insomnia” WHERE TO FIND Paul | Book: https://amzn.to/4cBlzAG Website: https://www.paul-bogard.com/y1etqkiu2zx3eno4cys586bzocupe6 WHERE TO FIND ME | Wholehearted Course: https://madisungray.teachable.com/p/wholehearted Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MadisunGray⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/madisungray/⁠ Podcast on Other Platforms | Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4ACbxyxZqYbxFmplyKq0Di?si=9fd81682677e4338⁠ Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wholehearted-podcast/id1635839608⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeheartedPodcast

We're bathed in a spot of sunshine this week. Karin finds an interesting opportunity to share a small holding for free in Ware, Hertfordshire via the AllotMe website. The lure of beekeeping and a poly-tunnel for free gets Karin all excited but she decides its suited to someone on an allotment waiting list locally. AllotMe app is a great place to go if you can't wait to grow in a green space but the local allotment waiting list is too long. AllotMe matches the growers with owners of gardens that can be rented out as an alternative to an allotment. Vicky talks about the Green Belt Villages built with biodiversity, permaculture and replenishment in mind. She's also been inspired to turn off the lights in her bathroom at night to save wildlife's circadian rhythms by Paul Bogard, author of  “The End of Night”  Vicky reveals a secret in her pocket too….

Paul Bogard joins us to talk about the pervasive issue of light pollution and its impact on our ability to experience the beauty of the night sky amongst many other things. Bogard discusses the societal shift towards retreating indoors when darkness falls, highlighting the hidden costs of overusing artificial light. The conversation unveils the profound effects of light at night on human health, sleep, and circadian rhythms. Listeners will gain insights into practical steps, such as sleeping in the dark and using red nightlights, to mitigate these effects. Bogard also sheds light on the far-reaching consequences of artificial light on wildlife, including migratory birds as well as bats, insects, amphibians, and fish. The episode concludes with a call to action, emphasizing the urgency of preserving the natural darkness for the well-being of current and future generations. Explore the enchanting world of night, and discover why firsthand experiences with darkness are invaluable for our connection to the natural world. It's a fascinating conversation!! ** Learn more about Paul here >> https://www.paul-bogard.com/ Get your copy of The End of Night here >> https://amzn.to/3OnmSIF ** Downloads your free 1000 Hours Outside trackers here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We experience the world first with our senses. And then art can help us understand what we're seeing, feeling, and experiencing. Stephanie Hodde uses spectacle theater to help communities be in touch with the issues that matter most to them. And: The design of everyday objects is about usefulness—but there's also an art and a politics to it. Carissa Henriques shares the innovative strategies that designers can use to be more democratic, compassionate, and effective in their work. Later in the show: Paul Bogard's new book Solastalgia is an “anthology of emotion in a disappearing world.” He shares some of his favorite essays from the book and explains the love–of his daughter, of this Earth–that drove its publication.

Cognitive scientist Paco Calvo talks about the new science of plant intelligence in his book covering "Planta Sapiens." Then writer Paul Bogard discusses the importance of the night sky and the impact of darkness on all forms of life.

This month, Mary talks with poet Sean Hill. Sean is currently on faculty with University of Montana in Missoula. His path to that post began in Milledgeville, GA where he spent his childhood fascinated with the workings of nature. That homeland remains a big part of the stories Sean tells of his family and community from enslavement to today. Sean has lived in Minnesota, Texas, and Alaska, and has traveled the world. Echoes of those journeys mix in with Sean's particular brand of truth telling to render poems of justice, awe and honor.You can read Sean's poetry by visiting his website https://www.seanhillpoetry.com/. Pick up one of his books, BLOOD TIES & BROWN LIQUOR published by University of Georgia Press, or DANGEROUS GOODS published by Milkweed Editions.Also check out these brand new anthologies including Sean's work. A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars edited by Erin SharkeySolastalgia: Anthology of Emotion in a Disappearing World edited by Paul Bogard

Whether you're shopping for the holidays, birthdays, get well gifts, or any other occasion, night sky-themed books for children are an excellent choice. In this episode, I chat with five authors and illustrators of some of the best of these books. Listen to Paul Bogard, Marsha Diane Arnold, Breanna McDaniel, Jamie Hogan, and Susanna Chapman share special tidbits about their beautiful books that will make kids (and adults) fall in love with the night sky. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/54 for more information about this episode. GIVEAWAY I'm giving away a bundle of all five books featured in this episode. To enter, visit: nightskytourist.com/giveaway/ LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Paul Bogard: http://www.paul-bogard.com Marsha Diane Arnold: https://marshadianearnold.com Breanna J. McDaniel: https://www.breannajmcdaniel.com Jamie Hogan: https://www.jamiehogan.com Susanna Chapman: https://www.susannachapman.com Paul Bogard on Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/43/ Marsha Diane Arnold on Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ My review of “Lights Out!” by Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/lights-out/ FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/ SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Paul Bogard chats with me about his book The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. He is also the author of The Ground Beneath Us: From the Oldest Cities to the Last Wilderness, What Dirt Tells Us About Who We Are. His most recent works are the coffee table book To Know a Starry Night and the children's book What if Night? Paul is an associate professor of English at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota USA, where he teaches environmental literature and writing. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/43 for more information about this episode. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Paul Bogard: http://www.paul-bogard.com/ Wild Nights Out with Chris Salisbury: https://nightskytourist.com/35/ Astronomy vs. Astrology: Are They the Same?: https://nightskytourist.com/astronomy-vs-astrology/ SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

With apologies for sounding like an asthmatic badger, tonight we explore the special qualities of an unremarkable dusk and why we can feel so at peace with it and the darkness it can bring.Journal entry:28th June, Tuesday.“I stop work to breathe in the storm-wind And bathe in the whirlpool of its noise.My shoulders feel heavy       As If I alone am holding               up the blanket clouds       That sag grey above my head.The water hose, snakes and hisses around my feet.Head upright, neck relaxed, the cob swan pushes towards me, Lazily, doggy paddling a V of disturbance on the water's surface.My day begins to smile.” Episode Information:In this episode I refer to an interview with John O' Donohue recorded by Krista Tippett (2008/2022) ‘The Inner Landscape of Beauty' on the On Being podcast. I also read a very short extract from John O' Donohue's (1999) Anam Cara: Spiritual wisdom from the Celtic world published by Penguin Random House. I also refer to Robin Wall Kimmerer's article ‘Nightfall' published in Paul Bogard's (2008) Let There Be Night: Testimony on behalf of the dark published by University of Nevada Press. I also refer to the following works:Matthew Beaumont (2016) Nightwalking: A nocturnal history of London published by Verso Books.Roger Ekirch (2004/2013) At Day's Close: Night in times past published by Weidenfeld and NicholsonThe episode finishes with a reading of Tom Hennen's short poem ‘Summer Night Air' from his Darkness Sticks to Everything: Collected and New Poems published (2013) by Copper Canyon Press. General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message using the voicemail facility by clicking on the microphone icon. 

What is ‘dead sleep’ and ‘morning sleep’? Why are 'duck hatches' invaluable? What should we do with the feral ducks?In this far ranging episode. we explore the night-time of history and discover that, perhaps, the importance of the night for our well-being might not be purely as a time for sleep. We also talk about what scenarios we employed for choosing the right boat for us, and the problem of the feral ducks,  So far month has been colder and wetter than the average. However, the world around us continues with its seasonal and geological cycles.   Journal entry:“21st May, FridaySomeone tore the clouds today And the sky      Wept water and           Hawthorn blossom Onto the shining street.”        Episode InformationIn this episode I read an extract from Kathleen Dean Moore’s essay ‘The gifts of darkness’ in Paul Bogard (ed) (2008). Let there be Night: Testimony on behalf of darkness. Reno, Las Vegas: University of Nevada Press.I also refer to Matthew Beaumont (2015) Night Walking: A nocturnal history of London from Chaucer to Dickens. London, New York: Verso.Podcasts mentioned:Patricia Carswell – Girl on the River: The diary of a pint-sized rowerFran and Richard’s Floating our Boat podcast General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com

This episode begins with two quotes from Paul's book, The Ground Beneath Us, then jumps into the conversation. Paul Bogard is author of The Ground Beneath Us: From the Oldest Cities to the Last Wilderness, What Dirt Tells Us About Who We Are, a must-read book about humans and soils. Paul is also author of The End of Night, an internationally-acclaimed book on our vanishing relationship with the night sky. This interview explores Paul's thoughts on soils and the many, many ways we are connected to them. Here's a rough layout of interview:  0:00 Intro 3:00 Solution 6:00 Physicality 9:30 Community 11:00 Majesty 14:00 Estrangement  19:00 Transgressions 21:00 Sacredness 25:00 Reconnection Thanks, Paul!Visit Paul's website for more info. Visit AllCreation.org for more content. 

In the second part of our special dark sky series we are joined by Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night and What if Night. Our discussion opened with our sense of safety - it’s easy to think that more light makes us safer, but glare makes it harder to see and without other meaningful changes related to security increasing light levels is more about having done something than done something effective. Darkness can be a place for contemplation if you let it in. Jane and Paul discuss their evening rituals, moon watching habits and how taking a moment with the outside can be much more beneficial than we really think. We also discuss light on its own as a communications medium, hate on Vegas, the hubris of controlling nature, and the broadening implications of good sleep and good health. Paul explains that he doesn’t want us all back in the stone age, but does want to see buildings that are genuinely beautiful, part of that is building awareness through appearing on podcasts but by approaching regulators well-weaponed with knowledge. Find Paul’s Books here: http://www.paul-bogard.com/

On our last episode, Dan spoke with Dr. John Barentine, the director for public policy for the International Dark Sky Association about preserving our night skies and about  constellations and their attendant lore. On this episode, Dan speaks with Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night, Searching for Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. It is a catalogue of adventures Paul took to some of the brightest and darkest skies on the planet, from the city of Paris, to the island of Sark, where there is not a single automobile or street light. Paul also visited several national parks as well, taking readers on a journey that anyone can follow. Paul also shares with us the wisdom he gleaned about the healthful benefits of natural darkness and why everyone should be concerned about preserving and cherishing it. You can find out more about Paul's work here.  

There is something very special hidden beneath our feet... A life-giving component of this planet, too often ignored yet crucial to our existence and survival. In this episode we discuss this amazing life-giving source with renewed reverence with returning guest and author, Paul Bogard. His book "The Ground Beneath Us" reveals to us the hidden truths that lie beneath our feet everyday and truly puts into perspective the multiple threats that kill millions of species that make up this breathing source of life. The Ground Beneath Us by Paul BogardTo support more Wild Roots episodes like this one please consider becoming a WILD ROOTS PatreonThanks for listening!

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In this episode of WILD ROOTS we talk with Paul Bogard about his book "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in the Age of Artificial Light". We discuss how adding more light reduces our awareness of one of our most precious human experiences: star-gazing. We discuss how irrational fears of the dark lead people to fall for one of the greatest and harmful marketing schemes in existence. As the use of artificial lights increase, not only do we lose our most precious stars but we lessen our health and safety. Most importantly the use of artificial lighting is not only extremely wasteful but becomes incredibly destructive to our remaining ecosystems worldwide. We discuss how irrational fears of the dark lead people to fall for one of the greatest and harmful marketing schemes in existence. Rediscover the Universe, resist unnatural illumination and reconnect to our dark night!Paul Bogard is also the author of 'The Ground Beneath Us' and 'Let There be Night'. To learn more visit Paul-Bogard.comAlso, if you enjoy this content, please consider supporting my work by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.

Bogard is Wyoming Stargazing's featured speaker this Friday at 7 at Walk Festival Hall.

My guest today is Paul Bogard, author of "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light." Today on the show, Paul and I discuss what true darkness actually looks like and the type of un-dark night most modern folks experience. He then shares the last few spots in America and Europe where you can still experience true darkness and what the sky in those places looks like. We then delve into what we miss out on spiritually by not experiencing true darkness and the health detriments that come with being exposed to artificial light 24 hours a day. Paul also shares some of the common myths about darkness, such as the idea that darkness is more dangerous than light. This show is going to inspire you to seek out a remote area of wilderness so you can experience the beauty that comes with a truly dark night.

Sure, artificial light seems great; it makes it easier to find what you’re looking for in your closet, and it’s the only proven way to summon Batman. But at what cost? Paul Bogard looks at what effect being constantly surrounded by artificial light has on people of all ages. Hear about the effect LEDs have on our brains, or just listen to how Mr. Bogard responds to having to sit under a hot stage light for an hour.

What's in the ground beneath your feet? Whats the difference between soil and dirt? What's soil sealing - and why is it detrimental to agriculture? Find out more from physicist Dr. Vandana Shiva and author Paul Bogard about the ground beneath us and how it holds up life as we know it. More information at : http://www.abeautiful.world/stories/the-ground-beneath-your-feet/

If you have ever worked a night shift in a park, you have experienced the beauty of night sky. Away from lights, campfires, and digital screens, a night sky is one of the true wonders of many parks. Not many people get to experience a truly wondrous night sky, but Chad Moore looks at night skies for a living. Chad is the Program Manager for the National Park Service Night Sky Team. Even if you are not with the National Park Service, the work of the Night Sky Team has great value for your park. Parks have an opportunity, perhaps even an obligation, to protect night skies. Chad and I will talk about his work with night skies, why the National Park Service has a night sky team, and how individual parks can improve their night skies. After talking with Chad I considered what have been my most memorable night skies. The two that come to mind are the overwhelming stars at Natural Bridges in Utah. With so many stars, a night sky is anything but dark. I also thought about the first time I saw the northern lights on a camping trip in north central Oregon. And finally, I recall a surprising encounter with nocturnal wildlife. Walking to an outhouse at night while camping at Canyonlands National Park I turned on my headlamp and found a kangaroo rat bouncing right in front of me. Where was your most memorable night sky? Let’s talk about it. Reach out on Twitter or Facebook, comment on the website or send an email and let me know your night sky story. Chad Moore preparing for a night sky If you are interested in night skies, you may enjoy the book The End of Night by Paul Bogard. You can find the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative on Facebook. You can discover great articles about night skies here.

Aug. 30, 2014. Paul Bogard appears at the 2014 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Paul Bogard received a B.A. in religion from Carleton College, an M.A. in creative writing from the University of New Mexico and a Ph.D. in literature and environment from the University of Nevada-Reno. He teaches creative nonfiction at James Madison University. Bogard is the editor of the anthology "Let There Be Night: Testimony on Behalf of the Dark" and author of "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light" (Little, Brown). In "The End of Night," Bogard blends personal narrative, natural history and science to emphasize the importance of darkness and our affinity for artificial light. Bogard recounts his travels of looking for dark spaces around the world that best reveal starry night skies, comparing their beauty to sights such as Las Vegas's Luxor Beam. In this environmentally and culturally aware text, Bogard shares a valuable perspective on the human experience with light and darkness. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6423

Two-thirds of Americans and Europeans won’t ever live where they can see the Milky Way- their own galaxy, their own solar system- because two-thirds no longer experience real night- that is, real darkness- and nearly every person in the world lives in areas considered polluted by light. In this episode of On the Road with Mac and Molly, we hear from Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. In his book and in this program, we travel with Paul around the globe to find night where it lives . . . showing exactly what we’ve lost, what we have left, and what we might hope to regain. Questions or Comments? Send them to: donna@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The End of Night on Pet Life Radio.

Streetlamps, neon signs – an ever-present glow that has changed the natural world and adversely affected our health; Paul Bogard illuminates the problems caused by a lack of darkness. We live awash in artificial light. But night’s natural darkness has always been invaluable for our spiritual health and the health of the natural world, and every living creature suffers from its loss. Paul Bogard investigates what we mean when we talk about darkness. He travels between the intensely lit cities – from glittering Las Vegas to the gas-lit streets of Westminster – and the sites where real darkness still remains, such as the Brecon Beacons and the island of Sark. Encountering scientists, physicians, activists and writers, Bogard discusses how light is negatively affecting the natural world; how our well-being is significantly influenced by darkness or its lack; and how it’s not a matter of using light at night or not, but rather when and where, how and how much. A beautiful invocation of our constant companion, the night, which returns every day of our lives, this book reminds us of the power and mystery of the dark. The Avid Reader show is sponsored by Wellington Square Bookshop in Chester County, PA. It is aired each Monday at 5PM EST on WCHE AM 1520. Please visit our website at wellingtonsquarebooks.com

A roundtable discussion with political scientist Paul Goode about competing narratives in the Western and Russian media about what's happening in Ukraine, and why he thinks the crisis isn't likely to end soon despite Friday's agreement. Later, Suzette Grillot's conversation with author Paul Bogard about the human, environmental, and economic consequences of artificially lighting the night sky. He's the author of The End of Night: Searching for Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light.

Whenever there are lists of the greatest and most profound inventions of all time, we almost always hear, among other things, about air conditioning, the internal combustion engine and electric light.  This last one, electric light, has seen to it that vast tracts of human population have never had to experience anything like total darkness.  What impact has that had.  As technology moves so much more rapidly than evolutionary biology, how has that impacted our species.  We’ve all seen the aerial views of the world at at night.  Vast population centers stretching for hundreds of miles, all brightly lit.  At the same time,  our migration to cities continues to create a nighttime culture that is very different than what our ancestors experienced.That's the world that Paul Bogard takes us to in The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light.My conversation with Paul Bogard:

Why We Should and How We Can Restore Our Night Skies  Tune in today for a conversation with Chad Moore of the National Park Service's Night Skies Program, Scott Kardel of the International Dark-Sky Association, and Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. The post Terra Verde – July 19, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.

The world is awash with artificial lights – so much so that most of us never experience the night sky like our ancestors did. So what?  Does it matter?  Is it simply an inevitable and acceptable result of progress?  Here in the studio with us today to talk about the personal and global effects of light pollution and the loss of dark skies at night is Paul Bogard who has written the book The End of Night. Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light, Hosts: Joel Parker, Shelley Schlender Producer: Shelley Schlender Engineer: Joel Parker Executive Producer: Susan Moran

Paul Bogard, author of the new book, “The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light,” spent his childhood summers in a cabin on a lake in northern Minnesota, where shooting stars cut across swaths of countless stars, the Milky Way reflected off the lake, and the woods were so dark he couldn't see his hands in front of his face. In our modern world of nights as bright as day, most of us no longer experience true darkness. Eight out of ten Americans born today won't ever live where they can see the Milky Way.