The Economic Decline Of Rural Communities, Battling Neighborhood Light Pollution

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From unemployment to population loss, rural areas are facing a new economic reality and our guest says it’s time to accept and adapt. Plus, we learn about a new form of light pollution in our own backyards and what can be done to combat it.

Featured in this Show

  • Rural Economic Decline Is Here To Stay. Now What?

    In the wake of the Great Recession, many of the nation’s rural areas have seen declining job opportunities and population loss. Many policymakers are looking to reverse the decline, but our guest says it’s time to accept that most rural areas won’t grow in the coming years, and it’s time to adapt to this new economic reality.

  • Are Your Neighbor's Porch Lights Trespassing?

    Have you ever stepped into your backyard to look at the stars, only to be blinded by your neighbor’s lights? There’s a name for this phenomenon: light trespassing. Our guest shares tips for how to deal with this problem and how to make sure your own outdoor lights aren’t contributing to it.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • David Swenson Guest
  • Don Sanford Guest

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