LIGHT POLLUTION: FREE REPORT

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LIGHT POLLUTION: FREE REPORT
by Pragati Dubey \| 30-06-2021 20:48 0
Light Pollution: Light pollution, also known as photopollution or luminous pollution, is the excessively incorrect or aggressive use of artificial outdoor lighting. Incorrect lighting, blurs the color of the night sky, disrupts the natural starlight and circadian rhythms (a 24-hour process of most organisms), which affects the environment, energy resources, wildlife, humans and astronomy. Science affects research. The danger of light pollution is increasing every year due to the increase in the demand for artificial light. Which affects the environment, energy resources, wildlife, human and astronomy research. The danger of light pollution is increasing day by day due to the increase in the demand for artificial light every year. Photopollution is not a new phenomenon, it is for the past 50 years, as the country is becoming affluent and urban, there is an increasing demand for outdoor lighting and beyond city limits, thus spreading light pollution in suburban and rural areas. This form pollution is now prevalent in Asia, Europe and North America, especially in cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC. In 2008, National Geographic magazine named Chicago the least polluted city in the United States. Some of the main effects of light pollution are – Urban light pollution is a threat to street trees, nature reserves, gardens and garden vegetation. On the surface there is an unnatural deluge of light on the trees and light pollution causes glare to animals and insects at night. Exposure to intense flood lighting sources can result in permanent photochemical retinal damage in animals as well as humans. Some marine and aquatic organisms including endangered species are also being affected by it. Light pollution and light overloading represent unnecessary greenhouse gas production. Best ways to prevent light pollution: There should be a limit to the external light so that the light is used only where it is needed. This will result in energy savings, lower operating costs and more efficient use of light, due to better night visibility, night will look better, sky visibility, less glare, better safety, and a more attractive environment. Properly designed full cutoff lighting reduces operating costs, saves energy and prevents light pollution. The range of lighting must be determined, installed and operated by: control of light. Blocking out excessive light. Minimize direct upward emissions. Promote effective security. Photo from:http://www.askaboutireland.ie/enfo/irelands-environment/noise/light/

Dormant user Pragati Dubey

4 Comments

Yuseon Mentor says :
Hi Pragati,
This is your mentor Yuseon;)

Light pollution is indeed a serious problem, especially in the urban areas,
but it seems to be neglected due to relatively more serious problems.
Reducing light in nighttimes not only would help the pollution problems,
but also helps preserve energy.

This is a problem that should not be overlooked!
Thanks for bringing awareness to this issue.

Posted 18-07-2021 07:10

Dolma Diki Sherpa says :
Hello Pragati
Greetings from Nepal
People are neglecting the negative impacts of artificial light so artificial lights are used to make easier their daily life. Awareness of light pollution is necessary to reduce their adverse impact on enviroment.

Regards
Dolma
Posted 12-07-2021 04:29

Bindu Dhakal says :
Hello Pragati,
Hope you are doing well,
Thank you for your informative report on light pollution,
Keep writing,
Green Cheers,
Bindu
Posted 04-07-2021 20:57

Debbie Mentor says :
Hi Pragati,

This is your mentor Debbie.

We usually consider heat as a big source of waste product but light is definitely a big form of pollution too. But I didn??t know that it can cause problems for animals as well. It??s hard to put a “limit” on the use of light since it??s really up to each individual, but it??s great that we can increase awareness about light pollution through your article. Thanks for the report!

Green Cheers,
Debbie
Posted 02-07-2021 00:29