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IMPACTS OF LIGHT SMOG ON HUMAN BEINGS AND NATURE<\/h2>\n
Light pollution or light smog<\/strong> is the general illumination or brightening of the night sky. Especially in Western Europe and North America, there are hardly any areas left where the night sky is not illuminated by artificial lighting. Of course, this is mainly true for the metropolitan areas where most people live. In 2016, 83% of the world’s population was already affected by light pollution. Overall, the level of light contamination is increasing by 5-6% per year.<\/span><\/div>\n

\"Lichtverschmutzung,<\/p>\n

WHERE DOES THE LIGHT SMOG COME FROM?<\/h3>\n

Permanent illuminated ads, large industrial facilities, street lighting and infrastructure, sports facilities, etc. All this contributes to the fact that above cities, even in clear skies, you can hardly see the stars distinctly. But of course also every living room at home, every illuminated garden and every terrace. And as our rhythm of life has shifted further and further into the evening in recent decades, we are turning night into day. Especially in densely populated areas.<\/p>\n

A large part of light pollution can be attributed to poorly planned and executed outdoor lighting. Public buildings and areas, street lighting without plan and direction are among them. Often the adage “a lot helps a lot” is consulted in places where it makes absolutely no sense.<\/p>\n

\"Lichtverschmutzung,<\/p>\n

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EFFECTS OF LIGHT POLLUTION<\/h3>\n
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The consequences of continuous illumination are serious – artificial lighting changes entire eco-systems. Day\/night and light\/dark are like a metronome and clock for nature. The chronobiological rhythm of plants, animals AND humans is designed for this constant cycle. Growth cycles of plants are disturbed by light pollution, day- and night-active animals get into trouble, life gets out of sync!<\/p>\n