Implications of light pollution on human health and the environment: insights for the Indian medical and scientific community

Paramesh, H and Sankam, J (2023) Implications of light pollution on human health and the environment: insights for the Indian medical and scientific community. In: Current Science, 125 (5). pp. 490-493.

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Abstract

Light pollution is a type of environmental pollution re-sulting from excessive and improper artificial lighting. This article provides a brief overview of the detri-mental effects of light pollution on the environment, human health and wildlife. It aims to raise awareness about light pollution, and encourage adoption of res-ponsible and sustainable lighting methods to offset the detrimental impacts arising from erroneous lighting. It also emphasizes on the importance of collaboration be-tween health professionals, legislators and the public to preserve the natural equilibrium of the environment, safeguarding human and animal health. © (2023), (Indian Academy of Sciences). All Rights Reserved.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Current Science
Publisher:	Indian Academy of Sciences
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to the Indian Academy of Sciences.
Keywords:	Climate change; ecosystems; environment; human health; light pollution; wildlife
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Divecha Centre for Climate Change
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2023 05:52
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2023 05:52
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/83421

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