Episode 524: SoftLights and NAILD: A Match Made in He...? with Mark Baker

In this, episode 3 of the finale series of Get a Grip on Lighting , Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich sit down with Mark Baker of the Soft Lights Foundation to trace the journey from the early days of Starving for Darkness to the evolution of Restoring Darkness . They revisit how the pandemic sparked the industry’s first serious conversations about dark skies, Jane Slade’s passionate leadership, and the challenges of keeping the movement alive. Mark Baker shares his personal story, the health impacts tied to LED lighting, and why glare and light pollution remain urgent issues for communities everywhere. 👉 From industry skepticism to advocacy, this episode highlights the fight to recognize light pollution as a true environmental and public health problem—and the role podcasts played in building awareness. Connect with Mark: Facebook: Soft Lights Foundation - Ban Blinding LEDs - Petition to Ban Blinding Headlights: Sponsor: Keystone, keystonetech.com

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Episode 524: SoftLights and NAILD: A Match Made in He...? with Mark Baker is an episode from Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast by Get A Grip On Lighting.

This episode is 29:40 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2025.

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