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4) The darkness manifesto: on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...
6) Lights out
Author
Publisher
Creative Editions
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Animals embark on a quest to find true darkness when too many artificial lights at night confuse migrating birds, silence singing frogs, and affect the survival of nocturnal animals.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The ideal introduction to astronomy in the city. These days, skywatchers do not have to live close to a city or town center to suffer from the effects of light pollution. According to the National Park Service, city lights as far as 200 miles away diminish views of night skies. So even in a remote field, the sky above may be part of the "sky glow" of the surrounding city or town. Weather might be an issue too, as it is for all skywatchers. Nevertheless,...
8) Skywatcher
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Tamen longs to see the stars, but none are visible in the light-polluted sky above the fire escape of his urban apartment building. Even in the neighborhood park, the stars are hidden by city lights"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"The nonfiction book introduces middle grade readers to the effects of light pollution. Illustrated with photos throughout, it examines why darkness is important for plants, animals and people, and the practical things we can do to protect the night sky for all ecosystems on the planet."-- source not specified.
11) Lights out!
Publisher
[PBS]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Joins leading scientists in the lab and in the field who are discovering how much harm light at night may be causing. Follows the ground-breaking steps being taken to protect humans from this environmental hazard." --
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