Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss — Natural History Wanderings

The BBC reports Scientists say light pollution may be contributing to “worrying” declines in insects seen in recent decades. In a UK study, artificial street lights were found to disrupt the behaviour of nocturnal moths, reducing caterpillars numbers by half. Modern LED streetlights appeared to have the biggest impact. There is growing evidence that insect […]

Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss — Natural History Wanderings

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