Friday, February 7, 2025

Dim LED Streetlights Transform Urban Areas into Colorless Havens

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Recent critiques highlight significant concerns regarding municipal lighting policies and their broader implications for health and the environment. Correspondent Dr. Karen M Richmond warns that while the council’s move towards family-centered city accommodation aims to boost commercial activity, it risks exacerbating issues such as “skyglow” from LED lights, which have been linked to sleep disorders and certain cancers. She suggests that opting for low-energy amber LEDs could mitigate these adverse effects, but questions the council’s commitment to evidence-based health solutions. In a series of letters, other contributors address various topics, from the dangers of asbestos in ceiling materials to frustrations with the modern sports experience at Murrayfield, underscoring a desire for a more authentic representation of Scottish culture.

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