Restoring Darkness

Scott Wachter
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News and interviews related to the reduction of light pollution.Currently on hiatus.

  1. The Darkness News Update for December 25, 2025

    2025-12-25

    The Darkness News Update for December 25, 2025

    Highlights from this episode: Human Rights Toads Orbital Debris Chronomedicine Intro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.socialFind Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness

    26 min
  2. The Darkness News Update for December 11, 2025

    2025-12-11

    The Darkness News Update for December 11, 2025

    Highlights from this episode: - hormone Therapy - A Nice Cup of Tea - Data Centers Across America - BylawsIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.socialFind Restoring Darkness on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@restoringdarkness?lang=en

    19 min
  3. The Darkness News Update for November 27, 2025

    2025-11-27

    The Darkness News Update for November 27, 2025

    Highlights from this episode: - Big News - Amber LEDs - The Flu - Revoked StatusIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

    11 min
  4. The Darkness News Update for November 13, 2025

    2025-11-13

    The Darkness News Update for November 13, 2025

    Highlights from this episode: - Cancer - Amber LEDs - Burnout - MothsIntro and outro music by Doctor TurtleSponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

    19 min
  5. The Darkness News Update for October 30, 2025

    2025-10-30

    The Darkness News Update for October 30, 2025

    Highlights from this episode: - Crime - Weight Loss - Heart Health - LawsuitsIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

    23 min
  6. Blue Lights, Bad Intentions with Scott Wachter

    2025-10-29

    Blue Lights, Bad Intentions with Scott Wachter

    In this explosive episode of Restoring Darkness, hosts Michael and Mark sit down with Scott Wachter of the Darkness News Update to expose the growing threat of hostile lighting. From AI-powered strobe systems that discriminate against shoppers to police flashers that may violate the ADA, we dive deep into how light is being misused as a tool of exclusion and control. 💥 Topics include: Blue LED strobe systems and civil rights lawsuits The “mosquito” speaker and sonic harassment Hostile architecture and pink anti-teen lighting Tow truck floodlights and the Mount Sinai safety study India and China’s awakening to light pollution 👁️‍🗨️ Light isn’t just illumination—it’s information. And sometimes, it’s a weapon. 🎧 Tune in and join the fight to restore darkness and protect public space. #LightPollution #CivilRights #HostileLighting #SoftLightsFoundation #DarknessNews #RestoringDarkness #ADA #TowTruckSafety #SurveillanceTech #LEDAbuse Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wachter-5a3109113/ https://naild.org/lighting-industry-news-brief/ https://restoringdarkness.com/darkness-news-update/   Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting, TeslaLightingCo.com

    36 min
  7. The Darkness News Update for October 16, 2025

    2025-10-16

    The Darkness News Update for October 16, 2025

    Highlights from this episode: More Migrations Security Fund Raising Slow Growth Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle  Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/ Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/Find the Darkness News Update on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/darknessnewsupdate.bsky.social

    13 min
  8. Darkness Has Value: Lighting Design That Protects and Connects with Chiara Carucci

    2025-10-15

    Darkness Has Value: Lighting Design That Protects and Connects with Chiara Carucci

    What if darkness wasn’t the absence of light—but a form of urban infrastructure? In this episode, we dive deep with Chiara Carucci, a transdisciplinary lighting designer who's reshaping how cities think about nighttime. From moonlit forests in Sweden to bat-friendly corridors in urban parks, Chiara shares her vision for lighting that respects biodiversity, supports human well-being, and treats darkness as a civic asset—not a void.   💡 Topics Covered: – How we use Artificial Light at Night ("ALAN") has significant impacts – The concept of “darkness acupuncture” and rewilding cities – Ecosystem service value: putting a price on lost darkness – How lighting design can heal, connect, and inspire – Why stargazers aren’t the only stakeholders in the darkness movement   #LightingDesign #DarknessRestoration #ChiaraCarucci #UrbanEcology #RestoringDarkness #SoftLights #Podcast   Connect with Chiara: https://noctua.life/   https://www.instagram.com/chiaracarucci/ or simply @chiaracarucci https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiaracarucci/

    1h 5m
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News and interviews related to the reduction of light pollution.Currently on hiatus.

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  • Creator
    Scott Wachter
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Scott Wachter
  • Show Website
    Restoring Darkness

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