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Effects of Light Pollution on Wildlife and Insects

Episode Summary

In this episode, DeAnn McCreary from Kansas City, Missouri shares with us her knowledge and wisdom on the impact of artificial light at night on wild animals and insects. She also shares lessons learnt in working with her city's committee on reducing the ecological impact of its planned installation of LED lights.

Episode Notes

DeAnn McCreary's current area of interest is the impact of artificial light at night on nocturnal wildlife, including insects.  She has been an active volunteer with Friends of Lakeside Nature Centre, Kansas City, Missouri for 20 years. Over the past 4 months, she has been working with a committee to reduce the ecological impact of her city's planned installation of LED lights.

 

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