Marc Deshowitz discussed health concerns that accompany the evolution of lighting (Incandescent, HPS, LPS CFL and LED) at last Thursday’s City Council meeting. He also talked about the consequences of the use of energy efficient lighting and safety issues relating to nighttime driving and crime.
Click here to download a PDF of the slides from Marc’s presentation. And click here to listen to Marc’s presentation (go to item 2A if you want to skip other parts of the meeting.)
Marc and his wife Chrystal retired in 2008 and are currently employed by Dixie Road Scholar where they jointly lead educational excursions across the Colorado Plateau and beyond.
Marc’s interest in preserving our night sky, and background as a scientist, has led him to perform independent research on light pollution over the past ten years and he has experience in the design and implementation of light retrofitting projects in our area. He has provided presentations and advice on night sky preservation at local and state levels in both Utah and Nevada.