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| Poot, Hanneke; Max Planck Institute for Ornithology; hanneke_poot@hotmail.com; Ens, Bruno J.; SOVON Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology; bruno.ens@sovon.nl; de Vries, Han; Utrecht University; j.devries@bio.uu.nl; Donners, Maurice A. H.; Philips Lighting; maurice.donners@philips.com; Wernand, Marcel R.; Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research; wernand@nioz.nl; Marquenie, Joop M.; Shell EP Europe (NAM B.V.); joop.marquenie@shell.com. |
| The nighttime sky is increasingly illuminated by artificial light sources. Although this ecological light pollution is damaging ecosystems throughout the world, the topic has received relatively little attention. Many nocturnally migrating birds die or lose a large amount of their energy reserves during migration as a result of encountering artificial light sources. This happens, for instance, in the North Sea, where large numbers of nocturnally migrating birds are attracted to the many offshore platforms. Our aim is to develop bird-friendly artificial lighting that meets human demands for safety but does not attract and disorient birds. Our current working hypothesis is that artificial light interferes with the magnetic compass of the birds, one of... |
| Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Artificial light; Bird-friendly lighting; Ecological light pollution; Light color; Magnetic compass; Nocturnally migrating birds; Orientation. |
| Ano: 2008 |
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| Moss, Timothy; Leibniz Institute for Regional Development and Structural Planning, Erkner; MossT@irs-net.de; Griefahn, Barbara; Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund;; Kloas, Werner; Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin;; Voigt, Christian C.; Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin;; Schwope, Axel; Astrophysikalisches Institut Potsdam;; Franke, Steffen ; Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology, Greifswald;; Uhrlandt, Dirk ; Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology, Greifswald;; Klenke, Reinhard; Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, UFZ, Leipzig ;; Wolter, Christian; Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin; wolter@igb-berlin.de. |
| Although the invention and widespread use of artificial light is clearly one of the most important human technological advances, the transformation of nightscapes is increasingly recognized as having adverse effects. Night lighting may have serious physiological consequences for humans, ecological and evolutionary implications for animal and plant populations, and may reshape entire ecosystems. However, knowledge on the adverse effects of light pollution is vague. In response to climate change and energy shortages, many countries, regions, and communities are developing new lighting programs and concepts with a strong focus on energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Given the dramatic increase in artificial light at night (0 - 20% per year,... |
| Tipo: Peer-Reviewed article |
Palavras-chave: Artificial light; Energy efficiency; Lighting concept; Light pollution; Nightscape; Policy; Sustainability; Transdisciplinary. |
| Ano: 2010 |
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