Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Climate Resilience: Light Pollution

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Light Pollution
This International Dark-Sky Association webpage examines light pollution affects the environment, personal safety, energy consumption, and health.
TED Talk: The Problem of Light Pollution — And 5 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Fix It
Astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson discusses the adverse effects of light pollution on living creatures and on the study of astronomy.
TED Talk: Why We Need Darkness
Former National Park ranger Diane Knutson explains how light pollution damages the health of humans and wildlife alike.