Nocturnal light pollution and what each individual can do against the lighting madness
Nocturnal light pollution and what each individual can do against the lighting madness Nocturnal light pollution and what each individual can do against the lighting madness After sunset we turn on the lights. Masses of light radiate completely uselessly towards the sky. This lighting madness not only requires enormous amounts of energy and makes the starry sky disappear, it also has far more serious consequences. Among other things, over 100 billion insects in Germany die every year from our street lamps, because they are attracted by the light and constantly circle around it and thus suffer from exhaustion or even burn. Furthermore, millions of migratory birds bounce off house facades and die due to disorientation / wrong signal from light. We humans also have a natural instinct, our daily light / dark rhythm. However, if it does not get really dark at night due to the exposure to light, this can lead, among other things, to permanent lack of sleep, states of exhaustion and even illness. Nocturnal creatures are also disturbed in their activities by the light. They become distracted and irritated - behavior changes and, for many, a fatal trap. Our insects are very important to our nature. They are not only the largest + most important source of food in the animal sector, but also the most important pollinators. The consequence of this pollination deficit means less food supply for all animal species and, for us humans, an extensive crop failure. For our plants, too, artificial light means a shift in the seasonal rhythm of vegetation. Trees bloom earlier due to the artificial light and shed their leaves later in autumn. Frost damage is the result. What can you do to help us reduce our light pollution? -> It's easy! Intensity: Lowest possible lumen values (lm) Direction: Only shine downwards. Avoid scattered light to the side and especially upwards Color: the more yellow, the better! If possible, do not exceed color temperatures of 2700 Kelvin Mounting height: the lower the better! This results in less glare + scatter losses are reduced Duration: Only shine as long as you really need light. Avoid lights after 10 p.m. Necessity: Use light only for necessary things. Not for decoration. This is especially true in gardens, ponds, plants, etc. All of this keeps insects away from the house, protects day and nocturnal creatures, lets the starry sky shine again and also saves a lot of energy! ♥ ☺ PS: We are sponsors and pioneers of the voluntary initiative to contain light pollution and we are especially PROUD of it! ♥ ☺
Kolganov Kugel
