Artificial light at night (ALAN) pollution alters bat lunar chronobiology: Insights from broad-scale long-term acoustic monitoring DOI Creative Commons
Han Li,

Pauline Allen,

Saige Boris

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 11, 2023

Abstract Background The timing of behavior and habitat associations nocturnal animals can be influenced by the lunar cycle in nature. prevalence artificial light at night (ALAN) has been recognized as a source environmental pollution. interaction between ALAN pollution on bat is important for understanding anthropogenic effects bats. We utilized decade (2012–2022) acoustic monitoring data collected North Carolina, United States, to investigate relationship activity, cycle, temperate insectivorous examined whether amount illumination affected species-specific nightly activity hourly patterns varied nights with different moon phases. further investigated if might altered Results found that seven species showed variation across relation when was absent. Generally, bats were less active full compared new nights. interacted bat-lunar five species, masking effect cycle. identified delayed or waxing pattern four species. Overall, associated decreased independent effects. Conclusions Our study demonstrated broad spatial scale, negatively many American their chronobiology. As cost declines economic benefits nighttime farming other activities increase, spreading historically dark areas habitats. couple threats, such white-nose syndrome climate change, cause cascading damage environment depends ecosystem services provided argue research conservation actions are needed mitigate impact

Language: Английский

The combined effects of artificial light at night and anthropogenic noise on life history traits in ground crickets DOI Creative Commons

Izumi Ichikawa,

Takashi Kuriwada

Ecological Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(3), P. 446 - 454

Published: Jan. 9, 2023

Abstract Urbanization affects various biotic and abiotic conditions through the disturbance modification of environment by human activity. Anthropogenic noise artificial light at night (ALAN) associated with urbanization have negative impacts on wildlife. However, few studies focused combined effects ALAN, counter‐adaptation urban individuals to environmental pollution. We examined single ALAN life history traits, including developmental period, survival rate, egg diapause, number progeny, body size, cricket Dianemobius nigrofasciatus . whether are adapted these factors a common garden experiment using crickets both rural origin. Our findings revealed no effect life‐history traits D. except that progeny production. Both alone delayed development prevented diapause. Neither nor had significant size. The rate was not affected but there synergetic effect. were noise, or their crickets. These results suggest exhibit adaptive evolution factors. positively while negatively important for such as reproduction.

Language: Английский

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Effects of noise from oil and gas development on ungulates and small mammals—A science synthesis to inform National Environmental Policy Act analyses DOI
Tait K. Rutherford, Logan M. Maxwell, Nathan J. Kleist

et al.

Scientific investigations report, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Leveraging Open‐Source Geographic Databases to Enhance the Representation of Landscape Heterogeneity in Ecological Models DOI Creative Commons
Tiziana A. Gelmi‐Candusso, Peter S. Rodriguez, Mason Fidino

et al.

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Wildlife abundance and movement are strongly impacted by landscape heterogeneity, especially in cities which among the world's most heterogeneous landscapes. Nonetheless, current global land cover maps, used as a basis for large-scale spatial ecological modeling, represent urban areas single, homogeneous, class. This often requires ecologists to rely on geographic resources from local governments, not comparable between available underserved countries, limiting scale at conservation issues can be tackled. The recent expansion of community-based databases, example, OpenStreetMap (OSM), represents an opportunity generate maps geared toward their specific research needs. However, computational differences language format, high diversity information within, limit access these data. We provide framework, using R, extract features OSM database, classify, integrate them into maps. framework includes exhaustive list describing peri-urban landscapes is validated quantifying completeness characterized, accuracy its final output 34 North America. portray application generating variables analysis OSM-enhanced map urbanization index, subsequently analyze occupancy six mammals throughout Chicago, Illinois, USA. characterized had values impervious classes (50%-100%). output, OSM-enhance map, provided 89% accurate representation 30m resolution. OSM-derived index outperformed other data layers concurred with previously seen response trends, whereby lagomorphs squirrels responded positively urbanization, while skunks, raccoons, opossums, deer negatively. study provides roadmap leverage fine resolution open-source databases apply it modeling research-specific variables. As our results show, context-specific improve outputs reduce uncertainty, when trying understand anthropogenic impacts wildlife populations.

Language: Английский

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Effects of severe anthropogenic disturbance on the heart rate and body temperature in free-living greylag geese (Anser anser) DOI Creative Commons
Claudia A. F. Wascher, Walter Arnold, Kurt Kotrschal

et al.

Conservation Physiology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Anthropogenic disturbances are a major concern for the welfare and conservation of wildlife. We recorded heart rate body temperature 20 free-living greylag geese in response to regularly re-occurring anthropogenic disturbance-New Year's Eve fireworks. Heart were significantly higher first second hour new year, compared with same on 31st December, average during December January. was not affected by sex or age. From 0200 0300 onwards, 1st January rates did differ from other periods; however, temperatures increased until 0300-0400. 0400 0500, any investigated factors, whereas but average. To conclude, our results show that New fireworks cause substantial physiological response, indicative stress geese, which is costly terms energy expenditure.

Language: Английский

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Effects of temporal variations in ecotourist noise on an avian community: a case study from a UNESCO world heritage site DOI Creative Commons
Dominique A. Potvin, Ben L. Gilby,

Madeleine K. Anderson

et al.

Journal of Ecotourism, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(3), P. 328 - 346

Published: April 20, 2023

Investigations into how ecotourist resorts and their visitors impact local ecosystems wildlife have produced mixed results. One characteristic of infrastructure is anthropogenic noise, especially fluctuations contribute to it. Furthermore, we do not understand these noise levels influence animal species richness and/or assemblages. Here, used passive acoustic recording over nine months quantify variation in weekly seasonal human activity bird assemblages at a popular resort situated on K'gari (Fraser Island), Australia, UNESCO World Heritage site an Important Bird Area (Birdlife International). Background were highest during peak tourist season, proximate main buildings. This was primarily associated with machinery vehicles, but voices or music. correlated (levels detections), did appear be sensitive seasons voices. Community composition, however, influenced by temporal spatial across seasons. study has implications for the development maintenance attempting support seeking sightings rare highlights as important consideration industry.

Language: Английский

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An anthropogenic landscape reduces the influence of climate conditions and moonlight on carnivore activity DOI Creative Commons
Anna Wereszczuk, Andrzej Zalewski

Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 77(5)

Published: May 1, 2023

Abstract Abiotic factors are limitations that can affect animal activity and distribution, whether directly or indirectly. The objective of this study was to evaluate how abiotic influence the two mustelid species inhabiting same region but different habitats in NE Poland—pine marten inhabits forests stone occupy built-up areas. From 1991 2016, we obtained 23,639 year-round observations 15 pine martens 8524 47 martens. We explore ambient temperature, snow cover depth moonlight reaching ground interactions between these variables on probability martens’ activity. living natural is more affected by climate conditions than anthropogenic Pine increased when temperature above 0 °C absent, as well dropped − about 10 cm. Stone occupying areas did not reduce their if dropped. Variation relation probably related behavioural thermoregulation. active frequently bright nights, while intensity marten. Our concludes complex among concerning play a synergetic role shaping carnivore suggest warming may behaviour both Significance statement survival reproduction animals depends activity, which subject various constraints. studied found habitat were greatly impacted conditions, whereas less so. Natural involve harsh winters mitigate effects high temperatures. In contrast, exposed higher temperatures summer, particular importance face change. results show combination several environmental affects have varying habitats.

Language: Английский

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Matkailunkestävä Suomi? Vastuullinen suunnittelu kulttuuri- ja luontoympäristöissä DOI Creative Commons
Soile Veijola

Published: Sept. 15, 2023

Tourism planning for the future: Responsible in culture–nature environments Finland must be planned and developed differently from what is customary today, as growth rigid economic terms still prioritised over cultural socioecological sustainability of lived-in natural environments. The global ecological crisis can no longer ignored by tourism developers investors – or tourists. seventeen authors this book are a variety disciplines fields expertise. Through research-driven profession based knowledge on different aspects elsewhere, they offer transformative perspectives practical applications responsible planners, political decision-makers to utilise. book’s overarching themes learnings history planning, wellbeing, participation, building architecture, people infrastructure it addresses general audience, professional communities, academic communities. urgent quest prevent remaining one causes greatest problem all time, worsening baseline living conditions Earth.

Language: Английский

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Optimizing Light Intensity with PID Control DOI Creative Commons

Eriko Alfian,

Alfian Ma’arif, Phichitphon Chotikunnan

et al.

Control Systems and Optimization Letters, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 1(3), P. 124 - 131

Published: Sept. 12, 2023

Lighting is a fundamental cornerstone within interior design, possessing the capability to metamorphose spaces and evoke emotional responses profoundly. This principle applies residential, industrial, office domains, where lighting nuances are meticulously adjusted enhance comfort practicality. However, adequate luminance frequently intersects with energy wastage, often attributed negligent light management practices. Mitigating this issue necessitates integrating intensity controls adept at adapting ambient luminosity room-specific parameters. A prospective avenue encompasses incorporating Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control system synergized sensors. research Implementing closed-loop architecture, PID utilizes feedback mechanisms improve precision of instrumentation systems. The methodology, consisting Proportional, Integral, modalities, produces stable responses, accelerates reactions, diminishes deviations overshooting by predetermined setpoints. proposed Light Intensity Control System underpinned methodology manifests as an exhibition compelling outcomes drawn from empirical trials. judicious selection optimal parameters, specifically Kp = 0.2, Ki 0.1, Kd yielded noteworthy test outcomes: ascent time 0.0848, overshoot 6.5900, culmination period 0.4800, settling 2.3032, steady-state error 0.0300. Within system, controller assumes pivotal role, orchestrating regulation meticulous calibration harmonize designated criteria, thus fostering environment augmented efficiency adaptability in illumination.Lighting illumination.

Language: Английский

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Artificial light and cloud cover interact to disrupt celestial migrations at night DOI Creative Commons

Leo McEwan Burke,

Thomas W. Davies, David Wilcockson

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 943, P. 173790 - 173790

Published: June 7, 2024

The growth of human activity and infrastructure has led to an unprecedented rise in the use Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) with demonstrable impacts on ecological communities ecosystem services. However, there remains very little information how ALAN interacts or obscures light from celestial bodies, which provide vital orientating cues a number species. Furthermore, no studies date have examined climatic conditions such as cloud cover, known influence intensity skyglow, interact lunar irradiance over course cycle alter migratory abilities Our night-time field study aimed establish phase (cloud cover) modulate impact abundance behaviour Talitrus saltator, key sandy beach detritivore uses multiple associated during nightly migrations. results showed that size individuals caught decreased significantly increased. Additionally, when exposed more T. saltator were travelling parallel shoreline, indicating presence is inhibiting their ability navigate along natural migration route, potentially impacting distribution population. We found cover play significant role modifying ALAN, highlighting importance incorporating cycles investigating impacts. Critically we demonstrate levels low 3 lx can substantial effects coastal invertebrate distributions. first evidence impacted lead changes

Language: Английский

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Artificial Light at Night Accompanied by Noise Leads to Poor Educational Achievements of Schoolchildren DOI Creative Commons

Hassan Shama,

Boris A. Portnov

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 20, 2024

Abstract If schoolchildren are exposed to artificial light at night and noise, they do not sleep well wake up tired in the morning, which can adversely affect their school grades. In this study, we verify hypothesis by measuring nighttime noise schoolchildren’s bedrooms comparing these measurements with educational achievements various subjects. During six-week used AndroSensor smartphone app monitor illumination ZeppLife sleep. The were compared grades obtained during corresponding quarter. Grades Arabic, Hebrew, English, mathematics, humanities, sciences analysed separately. analysis reveals that exposure before was significantly associated low all subjects, but particularly mathematics (p<0.01). Although same effect found for combined of stronger if two types occurred simultaneously. As conclude, tends interfere should therefore be a public policy concern.

Language: Английский

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