While
plastic
pollution
can
stay
in
the
environment
for
a
long
time,
other
types
of
only
around
short
time.
For
example
light
pollution,
which
is
gone
as
soon
source
switched
off.
But
many
sources
remain
turned
on
at
night
due
to
growing
human
population
and
reduced
costs
artificial
light,
negative
impact
ecosystems
near
urban
areas
growing.
This
possible
because
impacts
natural
periodic
cycles
animals
plants,
changes
animals'
behavior,
harm
functioning
whole
ecosystems.
These
have
far-reaching
consequences,
so
should
not
be
overlooked.
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 2541 - 2554
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
cultivation
of
dragon
fruit
(Hylocereus
spp.)
in
the
Asir
region
has
gained
momentum,
prompting
a
shift
towards
sustainable
agricultural
techniques.This
research
delves
into
intricate
relationship
between
lighting
systems
and
plant
growth
parameters,
specifically,
shoot
length
number
branches,
spanning
from
September
2022
to
April
2023.Through
rigorous
analysis
variance,
significant
treatment
effects
were
discerned
across
different
months.During
initial
phase
(September
December
2022),
variations
markedly
influenced
branches.Notably,
October
emerged
as
pivotal
month,
eliciting
substantial
increase
branch
development.However,
witnessed
November
relatively
subdued,
possibly
attributed
nuanced
environmental
factors.The
subsequent
period
(January
2023)
focused
on
length.January
February
exhibited
conspicuous
impacts,
shaping
significantly.March
maintained
consistent
influence,
while
decline
observed
effects.This
study
underscores
paramount
importance
comprehending
both
seasonal
fluctuations
conditions
quest
optimize
growth.The
findings
offer
insights
practices
indoor
methodologies,
serving
cornerstone
for
future
endeavors
this
domain.
Studia Iuridica Toruniensia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(1), P. 225 - 247
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Kopenhaga
jest
wzorcowym
przykładem
tego,
że
polityka
miejska
w
zakresie
zrównoważonego
oświetlenia
zewnętrznego
może
być
kształtowana
nawet
wtedy,
gdy
porządku
krajowym
(ustawowym)
brakuje
wyraźnych
„twardych”
podstaw
prawnych
do
jej
wdrażania
i
prowadzenia.
W
tym
miasto
korzysta
z
konstytucyjnie
przyznanej
samodzielności
prawnej,
realizując
zadania
zakresu
planowania
przestrzennego,
ochrony
środowiska
procesu
inwestycyjno-budowlanego.
Sukces
Kopenhagi
opiera
się
na
umiejętnym
programowaniu
polityk
miejskich.
Cele
sposoby
ich
realizacji
są
formalizowane
komplementarnych
strategiach
aktach
wykonawczych,
które
tworzą
spójną
wizję
rozwoju
wszechstronnego
(multidyscyplinarnego)
podejścia
zarządzania
infrastrukturą
ramach
zrównoważonej
polityki
dostosowanej
potrzeb
ludzi,
gospodarki,
kształtowanej
miejskim
planie
adaptacji
zmian
klimatu,
strategii
dla
miasta
oraz
operacyjnym
masterplanie
zewnętrznego.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Wild
animals
in
urbanized
environments
face
several
unique
challenges,
including
increased
anthropogenic
stressors,
decreased
natural
food
availability
and
quality,
pollutant
exposure.
While
some
work
has
shown
that
individual
urbanization
stressors
can
have
negative
impacts
on
aspects
of
wild
bird
physiology,
other
studies
demonstrated
ambiguous
or
sometimes
positive
interactions.
As
such,
the
impact
multiple,
coincident
urban
avian
health
still
needs
to
be
fully
understood.
Here,
we
addressed
this
knowledge
gap
by
holistically
measuring
multiple
physiological
markers
American
robin
(Turdus
migratorius)
across
a
gradient
throughout
Chicagoland.
We
predicted
birds
using
highly
habitats
would
experience
higher
heavy
metal
contamination,
oxidative
stress,
lower
body
condition,
malaria
burden,
measures
immune
response
compared
exurban
Chicagoland
area.
Multiple
linear
models
revealed
robins
more
areas
exhibited
levels
contamination
slightly
elevated
associated
impairments
their
counterparts
sites.
Additionally,
noise
light
pollution
were
significantly
with
stress
infection
status,
respectively,
albeit
different
directions.
Overall,
our
findings
underscore
how
complex
environmental
changes
accompany
populations.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 6428 - 6428
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
This
work
seeks
to
answer
the
question
as
whether
legal
orders
of
Poland
and
Germany
provide
an
effective
framework
for
energy-efficient
climate-resilient
urban
space
management.
To
this
end,
it
verifies
what
similarities
differences
exist
between
certain
areas
they
need
reform.
The
starting
point
is
belief
that
instruments
environmentally
friendly
management
are
a
cross-border
issue.
Comparative
studies
important
because
environmental
protection
knows
no
borders,
lower
level
in
one
country
or
geographic
region
can
affect
neighbouring
countries
regions.
analysis
norms
affecting
such
issues
passive
energy
construction;
prevention
soil
sealing
adequate
ventilation;
reduction
CO2
emissions;
promotion
green
areas;
proper
water
management;
so-called
“grey
energy”
associated
with
new
compact
city;
light
pollution
has
enabled
us
synthesise
findings
into
specific
conclusions
propose
postulates
directions
further
research.
However,
does
not
change
overall
assessment
systems
enable
at
similar
level,
while
same
time,
additions
regulations
discussion
possible
improvements
most
welcome
needed.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 705 - 705
Published: March 1, 2024
Streetlamp
light
is
inevitable
in
the
night
landscape
of
a
city
and
may
affect
phenology
newly
planted
ornamental
plants,
but
it
has
rarely
been
fully
examined.
Newly
transplanted
plants
probably
suffer
periodic
shocks,
which
mainly
result
from
inefficient
reuse
internal
nutrients
for
new
growth.
Exponential
nutrient
loading
(ENL)
well
known
its
ability
to
overcome
transplant
shocks
by
promoting
retranslocation
strengthened
reserves
precultured
seedlings.
Transplantation
urbanized
lands
distinct
that
montane
areas;
this
due
high
frequency
exposure
artificial
illumination
lighting.
It
suspected
lighting
modifies
vegetative
generates
potential
risks
increasing
reliance
on
retranslocation.
In
study,
Podocarpus
macrophyllus
seedlings
were
cultured
with
ENL
at
low
rates
nitrogen
(N)
deliveries
(40
120
mg
N
seedling−1,
respectively),
high-rate
treatment
was
identified
as
being
able
trap
within
toxic
states.
A
labeled
15N
isotope
pulsed
exposed
simulated
qualities
red,
green,
blue
spectra.
The
harvested
one
month
showed
rare
responses
interactive
spectra
preculture
treatments,
most
them
responded
low-rate
stronger
abilities
terms
synthesizing
photosynthetic
pigments.
conclusion,
verified
enforces
effect
plants;
red
invoked
reuse,
promoted
uptake
current
N.
reserve
established
through
made
contribution
effect,
except
enhancement
height
growth
light.
spectrum
recommended
induction
steady
state
input.
F1000Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 1356 - 1356
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Through
its
wide-ranging
effects
on
human
physiology
and
behaviour,
daily
light
exposure
is
an
important
environmental
modulator
of
healthy
ageing.
Integrating
mobile
health
(mHealth)
technology
with
behaviour
change
strategies
offers
a
promising
approach
to
optimise
positively
impact
sleep,
rest-wake
cycles,
cognitive
function,
mood
at
scale.
This
study
aims
develop
the
LightSPAN
mHealth
intervention
across
lifespan.
Employing
co-design
methodology,
comprises
two
distinct
workstreams.
The
first
focuses
conceptualising
theoretical
framework
implementation
through
comprehensive
review
interventions,
theories,
user
personas,
recommendations
for
designing
interventions
older
adults.
second
workstream
centres
co-designing
intervention,
involving
consultation
community
service
providers
engagement
adults
ageing
(≥60
years
age).
Community
will
be
consulted
open-ended
discussions
(target
n=5).
Older
adult
participants
(n=20)
engage
in
telephone
interviews,
focus
group
prototyping
workshops
explore
participants’
characteristics,
needs,
preferences,
design
elements
intervention.
insights
generated
these
components
ensure
that
addresses
needs
future
users.
