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A panel of guests from 2024 reflect on their favorite news stories of 2024 They discuss significant victories, such as the community-led opposition against the MSG Sphere project and the introduction of regulations in various countries addressing light pollution.
- Community success in opposing MSG Sphere project
- United Nations addresses satellite constellations’ impact on astronomy
- New Zealand aims for dark sky continent with light pollution regulations
- Astrotourism trends and their economic potential
- Health implications of light pollution linked to mortality rates
- Increasing awareness and activism against light pollution
- Moab designates dark sky community status
- Alzheimer’s risks associated with nighttime light exposure
- Challenges and solutions for space debris and light pollution
- Importance of public engagement in legislative processes
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1. 2024 Holiday Potluck! (00:00:00)

2. Global Efforts to Combat Light Pollution (00:12:10)

3. Light Pollution Governance Progress & Challenges (00:22:03)

4. Astrotourism Impact on Dark Skies (00:29:57)

5. Health Impacts of Day/Night Light Exposure (00:36:28)

6. Moab, Utah Dark Sky Certification (00:44:47)

7. Updating Legislation to Combat Light Pollution (00:52:05)

8. Insects and Light Pollution Health Impacts (00:59:39)

9. Addressing the Issue of Space Debris (01:17:26)