Episode 12: Connected Cars, Disconnected Lights with Leo Smith

Restoring Darkness

Oct 01, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 12

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Episode description

In this eye-opening episode, advocate Leo Smith takes us on a journey through the hidden costs of artificial light. From battling LED glare to reshaping roadway illumination for autonomous vehicles, Leo reveals how policy, technology, and environmental justice intersect in the fight against light pollution.

🚦 Hear about:

The surprising dangers of over-lighting our streets
Legal battles and advocacy for smarter lighting laws
How connected cars could revolutionize nighttime visibility
Why preserving darkness is a public health and ecological imperative

🔦 Whether you're a city planner, stargazer, or just tired of sleepless nights, this conversation will change the way you see light—and darkness.

#LightPollution #DarkSky #LeoSmith #EnvironmentalJustice #SmartCities #Podcast

Connect with Leo:

Reducelp.org

https://instagram.com/darkskyct?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550915213597&mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://twitter.com/DarkSkyCT

Sponsor: Tesla Induction Lighting Co., teslalightingco.com

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