Reducing light pollution, Tips to staying healthy during the holiday

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Heard On The Morning Show
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An environmentalist outlines how artificial light negatively impacts the natural world and what can be done about it. As families prepare for one of the biggest travel holidays of the year, a primary care doctor offers tips to stay healthy during the holiday.

Featured in this Show

  • The problem of light pollution

    Scientists are becoming more aware of the damaging effects that artificial light is causing to animals, insects, plants and humans. We talk with an environmentalist and author about the problem of light pollution and what can be done about it.

  • Travel and family gathering tips

    A surge in respiratory illness is driving up demand for antibiotics. Ahead of Thanksgiving, we get guidance from a physician on safely traveling and gathering with family.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Paul Bogard Guest
  • Dr. Danielle Mitchell Guest

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