17/09/2021
🎆Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows.
Many studies have now shown that light pollution, from streetlights and other sources, can have major impacts on the natural environment.
Such pollution is likely to have played a role in the massive declines of insect populations.
The University of Exeter has launched a Green Futures campaign and website to drive action on the environment and climate emergency. To find out more please visit https://greenfutures.exeter.ac.uk.
London at night, seen from the International Space Station. Different colours are visible, showing different lighting technologies. Credit A.Sánchez de Miguel, ESA, NASA