Light Pollution

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

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- Reduce the hours of illumination - Decrease the number of lights, especially in cities- Use a LED lightning system

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BY: María Luisa Gil & Antonio Calero

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