Had you ever feel irritated due to unwanted shining and glow of lights ?
Or, Had you ever could not see the object beside a vehicle due to it high luminous and shinny headlights?
"Psychology mentioned regarding the impact of sunshine on human that it will improve mood and stabilize our circadian rhythms (physical, mental, and behaviuoral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle) , helping us to get a better night sleep. Light-weight additionally decreases depression scores and even increase cognitive performance (like multiple mental abilities) such as reaction time and activation. However having or using something beyond the need leads to contamination or pollution. Similar case is additionally having with light. Using light-shine in excess,in wrong way or without necessity leads to light pollution."
Twinkle Twinkle little star
How I wonder where you are?
Up above the smoke and lights
Of spoiled Earth and polluted skies.
Light pollution is the presence of unwanted, more than adequate amount of light from artificial source. It not only disrupts the natural patterns of wildlife but also contributes to the increase in carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Light pollution disrupt human sleep and make unclear and difficult to see the stars in the night sky.
In this blog, you will learn about
What are the effects of light pollution?
Too much light pollution makes unclear the view of universe. It also increases the energy consumption, interferes in astronomical researches, disrupt the earth's ecosystem. It also affects the health and safety of humans and wildlife. It affects human life as it disrupting our circadian rhythms, and generally contributing to sleeping disorder.
Light pollution also contributes to climate change by absorbing excess heat into air. "Lights have numerous effects" ~ Ffrench Constant says.
High levels of lighting due to light pollution may indeed provide excess light to increase photosynthesis and plant growth.
Studies show that light pollution is also affecting animal behaviors such as migration patterns, wake and sleep habits and habit formation. Lets look on an example of sea turtles and birds who guided by moonlight during migration get confused, lose their way and often die due to light pollution.
Studies discussed that how marine animals responds to bright fringe panels submerged under water off the coast of Whales. Fewer filter feeding animals, such as the sea squirt, made their habitat near the lighting panels. That mean the light from passing ships etc. is altering marine ecosystem.
What are the main cause of light pollution?
Light pollution is caused by using outdoor lights when and where they are not necessary to use. Unshielded designed outdoor light in residential, commercial, and industrial outdoor contributes 50% of its luminous to light pollution by emitting more than 50% of their light skyward or sideways.
What are main types of light pollution?
When we are reaching to discuss the types of light pollution, we could observe many types through with light pollution occurs. But we are discussing various types of light pollution as-•Light Trespass is called when light extends into an area where it is not wanted or necessity is not required like a streetlight illuminating nearby bedroom window.•Glare is excessive brightness that can cause visual uneasiness like while driving.•Light Cluster is bright, confusing and number of grouping of light source as in Times Square in New York City, New York.
How do we prevent light pollution?
Because of luminous pollution, birds get confused during migration and lose their way. As birds are affecting from this badly, hence many cities in different countries have adopted a "Lights Out" program to turn off building lights during bird migration.
There are several organisations working to reduce light pollution such as an U.S. based International Dark Sky Association (IDA), formed in 1988 to prevent natural night sky. IDA educates the public and certified parks and other places that have worked to reduce their light emissions. Till 2021, IDA listed 20 dark sky reserves on their site.
More people are getting aware with consequences of light pollution and take measures to prevent it. Many states have adopted legislation to control outdoor lighting, and manufacturers have designed and produces highly efficiency light sources that save energy and to reduce luminous pollution.
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What are the main cause of light pollution?
What are main types of light pollution?
How do we prevent light pollution?
Because of luminous pollution, birds get confused during migration and lose their way. As birds are affecting from this badly, hence many cities in different countries have adopted a "Lights Out" program to turn off building lights during bird migration.
More people are getting aware with consequences of light pollution and take measures to prevent it. Many states have adopted legislation to control outdoor lighting, and manufacturers have designed and produces highly efficiency light sources that save energy and to reduce luminous pollution.
Hope that you love this post and learn something new.
For more interesting and full of curious topics, just stay connected with TheEcoFacts and share it with others.
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