Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)
Published: March 25, 2025
Language: Английский
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0Do rivers get sufficient sleep—A global analysis of light pollution in rivers
Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 107892 - 107892
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Light pollution has become an increasingly prevalent environmental concern associated with urbanization. Rivers are more exposed to light worldwide without sufficient sleep, which significant adverse effects on riparian ecosystems. However, there is still a scarcity of quantification regarding the spatiotemporal variations river (RLP) at global scale. In this study, we proposed index (LPI) and calculated annual LPIs 12,530 rivers from 2000 2022. The result shows that RLP increased rapidly, especially after 2010. Globally, centroid gravity been shifting eastward annually, gradual southeastward trend since in world's 25 large populous countries was mainly classified into three types. This study underscores significance requires further research effective communication develop sustainable lighting practices policies aimed preserving riverscapes their biodiversity.
Language: Английский
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1A Paradox of LED Road Lighting: Reducing Light Pollution Is Not Always Linked to Energy Savings
Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(22), P. 5727 - 5727
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
A variety of LED types can be employed for street and road lighting purposes. White phosphor-converted LEDs represent the most widely used option. However, amber are increasingly being to reduce some negative effects associated with light pollution. These manufactured using both monochromatic direct chip technologies. This paper addresses link between reduction in short-wavelength emissions which contribute sky glow energy efficiency LED-based lighting. focuses on an example illustrating common misconception that reducing pollution also means saving energy. Through consideration how spectral power distribution influences mesopic vision amount emitted blue light, it has been concluded while consume more than their white or counterparts, use outdoor is justifiable due potential brightness.
Language: Английский
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1Assessment of Artificial Light at Night Across Geographical Features in the Sicilian Coastal Zone
Land, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 2219 - 2219
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
This study investigates the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) along Sicilian coasts, using satellite data from 2016 to 2023, focusing on three distinct spatial domains: terrestrial areas within 1 km coastline, marine extending up offshore, and nautical mile coast. In coastal zones, ALAN is a significant anthropogenic pressure with potentially detrimental effects ecosystems. By integrating geographic datasets such as Corine Land Cover (CLC), Natura 2000 protected areas, Posidonia oceanica meadows, this aims characterize analyse temporal variations in across these domains. The findings reveal substantial differences pollution between domains over time, exhibiting highest levels ALAN. contrast, further offshore experience reduced pollution, particularly 1-nautical-mile domain. also indicates that especially those network, show significantly lower than non-protected highlighting effectiveness conservation efforts. Statistical analyses, including ANOVAs, demonstrate factors domain, year, province, CLC classes influence distribution. advocates for considering critical factor environmental assessments, under Maritime Spatial Planning Directive (MSP) Marine Strategy Framework (MSFD), providing valuable insights support policies aimed mitigating
Language: Английский
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1Light Pollution in the Arctic Marine Environment
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
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