Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

Environmental effects of Artificial light

Kavita R. Kolte

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 Artificial light has benefited society by offering more time not just for working but also for recreational activities that require light. Numbers of outdoor lights are growing rapidly across the world, far outpacing general population growth. When artificial outdoor lighting becomes inefficient, annoying, and unnecessary, it is known as light pollution. It includes effects like sky glow, light trespass, clutter and glare. Research in this field suggests that light pollution can have lasting adverse effects on both human and wildlife health and on astronomy. As a number of environmentalists, naturalists, and medical researchers consider light pollution to be one of the fastest growing and most pervasive forms of environmental pollution: it is required to discuss different component of light pollution, its adverse effects and remedial methods. One more important concern is related to LED. LEDs may still be the best choice regarding light quality, energy use and environmental footprint. It does seem to be the wave of the future right now but there is a darker side of LED as toxic hazards. This study finds important voids in knowledge and makes some recommendations for further research.

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Kavita R. Kolte Environmental effects of Artificial light International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 10 | October 2016

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