Beyond Street Lamps: Strategies for Reducing Artificial Light Pollution and Achieving Darker Nights

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July 28, 2025

Beyond Street Lamps: Strategies for Reducing Artificial Light Pollution and Achieving Darker Nights

A recent study from Germany highlights the increasing problem of light pollution, revealing that sources closer to home, rather than public streetlights, are primarily responsible for the brightness overshadowing night’s natural beauty in Europe. The rise of energy-efficient LED lighting has led to a surge in residential outdoor lighting, which disrupts ecosystems and impacts human health by altering sleep patterns. Researchers utilized a mobile app called NightLights to survey light sources, emphasizing that simple changes, such as using shielded fixtures and warmer light colors, can mitigate this issue. Communities, like Newport in County Mayo, have already successfully reduced light pollution through thoughtful redesign of their lighting schemes, demonstrating that preserving our night skies is achievable with some proactive measures.

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https://theconversation.com/street-lamps-arent-the-only-form-of-artificial-light-pollution-heres-how-to-create-darker-nights-260514

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