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Light Pollution & Wildlife

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Recent studies have found that nocturnal light pollution is a significant contributor to insect mortality in built-up areas

HOW LIGHT POLLUTION AFFECTS INSECTS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP

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    Sadly, billions around the globe will never experience the awe of looking up at the galaxy and beyond #lightpollution
    The loss of dark skies is so painful, astronomers coined a new term for it
    https://www.space.com/light-pollution-loss-dark-skies-noctalgia
    'Noctalgia' is a feature of the modern age.
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    Locals taking action on light pollution to help migratory birds, great to see this! #shearwaters #lightpollution #phillipisland
    On a wing and a prayer, Phillip Island residents turn off the lights to give some chicks a chance
    https://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.html
    They 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.
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    Light 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 #lightpollution
    Light 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/12373776
    Our 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?
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    Interesting study about the effects of various coloured lights on the movements of bats and their prey #lightpollution #bats
    Experimentally manipulating light spectra reveals the importance of dark corridors for commuting bats
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.14462?fbclid=IwAR11Vf4plrohir2YbBmj2oILArDouDLzGd5VYedTxnmwO24DuZ8HaX8l6kA
    Using 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...
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    Recent studies have found that nocturnal light pollution is a significant contributor to insect mortality in built-up areas...
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    Sad news for caterpillars but hopefully this research sheds new light on the problem and solutions to help our nightlife #insectapocalypse #lightpollution
    LED streetlights decimating moth numbers in England
    https://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 study
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    Switch off: save energy, insects + biodiversity and see the stars! #blackthenight #insectapocalypse #lightpollution
    Light pollution is key 'bringer of insect apocalypse'
    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/22/light-pollution-insect-apocalypse
    Exclusive: scientists say bug deaths can be cut by switching off unnecessary lights
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