LIGHT POLLUTION

Major Causes of Light Pollution

Light pollution is the excessive artificial light that illuminates the night sky. Here are some of the primary causes:

Urbanization and Development: As cities grow and expand, more artificial lighting is needed for streets, buildings, and public spaces. This can lead to excessive light pollution.
Inefficient Lighting Fixtures: Many older lighting fixtures are not designed to direct light efficiently, resulting in a significant amount of light being wasted and contributing to light pollution.
Over-Illumination: Many areas are over-illuminated, meaning they have more light than is necessary. This can be due to poor lighting design or a desire for excessive security.
Poorly Shielded Fixtures: Lighting fixtures that do not have proper shields or shades can allow light to escape in all directions, contributing to light pollution.
Advertising and Signage: Brightly lit billboards, signs, and advertisements can contribute significantly to light pollution, especially in urban areas.

Effect of light pollution

Disorientation and harm to wildlife: Birds flying into windows or turtles being disoriented by bright lights.

Energy waste: Wasting energy by using excessive lighting.

Loss of night sky: The beauty of the night sky obscured by artificial light

Prevent from light pollution

Visit a dark sky preserve: Experience the beauty of the night sky without light pollution.

Support local initiatives: Advocate for regulations and policies to reduce light pollution.