2021
DOI: 10.1177/20530196211051209
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Light pollution: A review of the scientific literature

Abstract: Light pollution is the consequence of elevated lighting emitted by human-made artefacts to the lower atmosphere. Recently, there have been major advances in the assessment and mitigation of light pollution impacts on humans and the natural ecosystems. Severe negative impacts of light pollution have been highlighted while very few mitigation measures have been implemented. People (scientists, policymakers or stakeholders) interested in light pollution may not have a holistic perspective of the problem, and also… Show more

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“…With the exception of the impacts of the pandemic and resulting "anthropause" [57], however, the broad outlines of urban wildlife ecology increasingly seem well understood. Progressively sophisticated assessments and reviews of causative factors such as light pollution (e.g., [140]) and noise pollution (e.g., [141]) and a rapidly growing body of work document the biology of various species and locations. Nonetheless, data for urban invertebrates and flora remain sparse, perhaps because cities are seldom perceived as worthwhile sites for conservation [1].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With the exception of the impacts of the pandemic and resulting "anthropause" [57], however, the broad outlines of urban wildlife ecology increasingly seem well understood. Progressively sophisticated assessments and reviews of causative factors such as light pollution (e.g., [140]) and noise pollution (e.g., [141]) and a rapidly growing body of work document the biology of various species and locations. Nonetheless, data for urban invertebrates and flora remain sparse, perhaps because cities are seldom perceived as worthwhile sites for conservation [1].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…PLE has undoubtedly improved the quality of life in urban areas, but the downside of increased urbanisation and industrialization is the alarming rise of light pollution. This phenomenon occurs when artificial light is excessively used, leading to obtrusive light that interferes with the natural darkness of the night sky [55]. Unfortunately, over 50% of the world's population is affected by light pollution [56], with urban areas being the most affected due to the overuse of artificial lighting.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Artificial light at night (ALAN) is increasing worldwide (Falchi et al 2016 ; Kyba et al 2017 ; Sánchez de Miguel et al 2021 ; Cox et al 2022 ), as are studies on its biological impacts (Rodrigo-Comino et al 2021 ; Adams et al 2021 ). While ALAN is typically brightest in urban environments, rural areas are becoming increasingly illuminated as more light sources are installed and more skyglow from distant sources of ALAN reflects off particles in the atmosphere back towards the earth (Min and Gaba 2014 ; Gaston et al 2015 ; Falchi et al 2016 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%