Bud burst and street lights.
by Lewis, 24 August, 2016, 2 comments
Street lighting may make our roads and homes safer places, but it also contributes to light pollution. The bright lights of towns and cities make it difficult for us to see the stars and constellations in the night skies. In places, the ‘warm yellow’ glow of street lights is being replaced with the white light of LEDs, the benefits of LED lights include energy savings plus an increased life time as compared to conventional lights. However, when compared to older street lamps they emit more blue light increases. Some think that this blue light can suppress the production of melatonin ; this is involved in the regulation of our circadian rhythms - particularly our sleep patterns. Read more...
