Recent studies have found that nocturnal light pollution is a significant contributor to insect mortality in built-up areas
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EditingSadly, billions around the globe will never experience the awe of looking up at the galaxy and beyond #lightpollutionThe loss of dark skies is so painful, astronomers coined a new term for ithttps://www.space.com/light-pollution-loss-dark-skies-noctalgia'Noctalgia' is a feature of the modern age.Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream. -
EditingLocals taking action on light pollution to help migratory birds, great to see this! #shearwaters #lightpollution #phillipislandOn a wing and a prayer, Phillip Island residents turn off the lights to give some chicks a chancehttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/on-a-wing-and-a-prayer-phillip-island-residents-turn-off-the-lights-to-give-some-chicks-a-chance-20230413-p5d031.htmlThey use the moon to navigate – but in this migration 700,000 short-tailed shearwaters will rely on Phillip Island residents to help them find their way.Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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· Edited EditingLight pollution is a global issue, and it’s getting worse and affecting a whole range of species. Time to rethink our addiction to night light and reclaim the stars #lightpollutionLight pollution is bad for us and for wildlife. So what can we do to solve the problem?https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-06-20/light-pollution-is-bad-for-us-and-for-wildlife/12373776Our love of light is keeping our neighbours awake — and not just the human ones. Just how bad is the problem, and what can we do to solve it?Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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EditingInteresting study about the effects of various coloured lights on the movements of bats and their prey #lightpollution #batsExperimentally manipulating light spectra reveals the importance of dark corridors for commuting batshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.14462?fbclid=IwAR11Vf4plrohir2YbBmj2oILArDouDLzGd5VYedTxnmwO24DuZ8HaX8l6kAUsing field experiments, we investigated the responses of bats to street lights with different emission spectra. Fast-flying species are attracted to orange, white and green light, while slower-flyin...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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· Edited EditingSad news for caterpillars but hopefully this research sheds new light on the problem and solutions to help our nightlife #insectapocalypse #lightpollutionLED streetlights decimating moth numbers in Englandhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/25/led-streetlights-moth-england-eco-friendly-sodium-insect-decline‘Eco-friendly’ lights found to be worse than sodium ones – but both contribute to insect decline, says studyPost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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· Edited EditingSwitch off: save energy, insects + biodiversity and see the stars! #blackthenight #insectapocalypse #lightpollutionLight pollution is key 'bringer of insect apocalypse'https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/22/light-pollution-insect-apocalypseExclusive: scientists say bug deaths can be cut by switching off unnecessary lightsPost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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