The devastating impact of Light Pollution

In the 50 years since humans landed on the Moon the human population has more than doubled. Cities are bigger and brighter than ever and even towns and villages are becoming more illuminated. Making matters worse, orange-yellow sodium bulbs are now being replaced by blue-rich, white LED bulbs which have a much more disruptive effect on the circadian rythms of humans and wildlife, the migratory patterns of birds and the balance of the food chain.

On the plus side, light pollution is a forrm of pollution that can be solved with the flick of a switch and other measures will allow for less disruption of humans and wildlife and a decrease in wasted energy. Find out more in my TedX Talk: