Light Pollution
María Luisa
Created on December 2, 2019
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AN UNKNOWN KIND OF CONTAMINATION
LIGHT POLLUTION
WHAT IS LIGHT POLLUTION?
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We are going to talk about six problems you may didn't know about light pollution:- Dispersion towards the sky- Light intrusion- Blinding- Overconsume-Effects on biodiversity- Damage of sky
CONSEQUENCES OF LIGHT POLLUTION
-Alteration of circadian rhythms-There are more posibilities of falling into depression
-Poor sleep quality-It produces stress-Increases risk of breast or prostate cancer
How light pollution affect us
EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH
This is how the sky looks like in big cities. The stars can't be seen clearly.
Ever since the light bulb's invention 150 years ago, artificial light has illuminated homes, streets, and skies -- but with some unintended consequences. Learn about the major types of light pollution, their impact on human health, and how the worldwide glow from artificial light may continue to grow.
Light Pollution 101
A National Geographic's coverage
Light Pollution
1992 - 2010
Evolution of Light Pollution in Europe
THINGS WE CAN DO
- Turn off the lights if you don't need them- Replace conventional bulbs with efficient LED floodlights- Reduce the use of decorative lighting
You ☝
- Reduce the hours of illumination - Decrease the number of lights, especially in cities- Use a LED lightning system
Politicians 🤵
BY: María Luisa Gil & Antonio Calero
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