Light Pollution

In this episode of Cosmic Brew, we explore light pollution—what it is, how it impacts astronomy, wildlife, and human health, and what we can do about it. From confused moths and off-course birds to sea turtle hatchlings lured away from the ocean and disrupted human sleep cycles, the effects of artificial lightingstretch far beyond the night sky. But the good news? With smarter lighting choices, we can protect ecosystems, our health, and the stars above.Want to know more?Learn about night pollinators and how light pollution affects them:https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blogs/pollination-day-or-nighthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167880923001342 See a database study on light pollution’s impact on migratory birds:https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-021-00246-8Discover the effects of light pollution on sea turtles:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025326X24002236Explore how human health is affected by light pollution:https://darksky.org/resources/what-is-light-pollution/effects/human-health/Get tips on how to reduce light pollution in your community:https://darksky.org/resources/what-is-light-pollution/light-pollution-solutions/