Festive Lighting Can Contribute to Light Pollution, Yet There Are Strategies to Reduce Its Impact

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December 24, 2024

Festive Lighting Can Contribute to Light Pollution, Yet There Are Strategies to Reduce Its Impact

As holiday lighting brightens homes and businesses, experts warn of the associated light pollution that can disrupt sleep patterns of both humans and wildlife. Jun Wang, a professor at the University of Iowa, suggests using timers for holiday lights to minimize their impact and promote better sleep, while Jenny Ziegler Baker from Iowa State University advocates for choosing warmer-colored lights and lower-lumen output to reduce brightness without sacrificing holiday cheer. The Illuminating Engineering Society’s principles for responsible outdoor lighting emphasize the importance of using light judiciously to lessen environmental effects. Both experts agree that a lack of awareness about light pollution contributes to its prevalence during the festive season.

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https://www.thegazette.com/environment-nature/holiday-lighting-often-increases-light-pollution-but-there-are-ways-to-minimize-it/

Festive Lighting Can Contribute to Light Pollution, Yet There Are Strategies to Reduce Its Impact

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