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Light pollution is affecting the skies over more than half of our planet’s key wildlife areas and is likely to increase, warns a new study.

Less than a third of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) were found to have completely pristine night skies not polluted to the zenith, the point in the sky directly overhead.

According to the research conducted on behalf of conservation group Birdlife International, more than half of KBAs lie entirely under artificially bright skies.

Light pollution artificially brightens the sky and has been linked to a variety of negative impacts in ecosystems affecting microbes, plants and many animals.

Night-time light pollution has been shown to have wide-ranging effects on both individual species and entire ecosystems because it plays with their natural cycles.  

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Light pollution is affecting the skies over more than half of our planet’s key wildlife areas and is likely to increase, warns a new study. The map shows (a) pristine night‐time skies (ratio of artificial brightness to natural brightness ≤0.01) and (b) night‐time skies not polluted to the zenith (ratio of artificial brightness to natural brightness

Experts from the University of Exeter carried out a global assessment of the overlap between KBAs, places identified as being important for preserving global biodiversity, and the most recent atlas of artificial skyglow.

The team concentrated on ‘skyglow’ – light scattered and reflected into the atmosphere that can extend to great distances. 

The extent of light pollution of KBAs varies by region, affecting the greatest proportion of KBAs in Europe and the Middle East. 

Statistical modelling revealed associations between light pollution within KBAs and associated levels of both gross domestic product and human population density. 

This suggests that these patterns will worsen with continued economic development and growth in the human population. 

Dr Jo Garrett, who led the study, said that the results are troubling because ‘many species can respond even to small changes in night-time light’.

‘Night-time lighting is known to affect microbes, plants and many groups of animals such crustaceans, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals

Dr Garrett said that that there are an ‘enormous range’ of negative effects to these species.

(A) shows the proportion of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) which have 0 and 100% coverage of pristine night‐time skies and skies not polluted to the zenith.  (B) shows the total proportion of the area with pristine night‐time skies and skies not polluted to the zenith

‘Trees produce leaves earlier in the season and birds to sing earlier in the day,’ she said.

‘It’s also changing the proportion of predators in animal communities, and changing the cycling of carbon in ecosystems. Some effects can occur at very low light levels.’ 

‘Pristine’ skies were defined as those with artificial light no more than one per cent above the natural level.

The researchers explained that at eight per cent or more above natural conditions, light pollution extends from the horizon to the zenith – straight upwards – and the entire sky can be considered polluted.

The findings showed that just 29.5 per cent of KBAs had completely pristine night-time skies while 51.5 per cent contained no area at all with pristine night skies.

More than a fifth were entirely under night skies polluted to the zenith, but 51.9 per cent of KBAs were completely free of skies polluted to the zenith.

Just under half of KBAs in the Middle East (46 per cent) were entirely under skies polluted to the zenith. 

The next-highest figures were Europe (34 per cent) and the Caribbean .

According to the research more than half lie entirely under artificially bright skies. Light pollution artificially brightens the sky and has been linked to a variety of negative impacts in ecosystems affecting microbes, plants and many animals (stock)

Study senior author Professor Kevin Gaston said: ‘Unsurprisingly, the likelihood of skyglow tends to increase in areas with higher GDP, and in areas with higher human population density.

‘This suggests that the proportion of KBAs experiencing skyglow will increase in parallel with the development of economies.’

He added: ‘Skyglow could be reduced by limiting outdoor lighting to levels and places where it is needed, which would also result in considerable cost savings and lower energy use.’

The study is published in the journal Animal Conservation.

WHAT IS LIGHT POLLUTION?

Light pollution, also known as photopollution, is the presence of anthropogenic light in the night environment. 

Artificial light that’s excessive, obtrusive and ultimately wasteful is called light pollution, and it directly influences how bright our night skies appear. 

With more than nine million streetlamps and 27 million offices, factories, warehouses and homes in the UK, the quantity of light we cast into the sky is vast. 

While some light escapes into space, the rest is scattered by molecules in the atmosphere making it difficult to see the stars against the night sky. What you see instead is ‘Skyglow’.

The increasing number of people living on earth and the corresponding increase in inappropriate and unshielded outdoor lighting has resulted in light pollution—a brightening night sky that has obliterated the stars for much of the world’s population. 

Most people must travel far from home, away from the glow of artificial lighting, to experience the awe-inspiring expanse of the Milky Way as our ancestors once knew it.

Light pollution is excessive and inappropriate artificial light. While some light escapes into space, the rest is scattered by molecules in the atmosphere making it difficult to see the stars against the night sky. What you see instead is ‘Skyglow’

The negative effects of the loss of this inspirational natural resource might seem intangible. 

But a growing body of evidence links the brightening night sky directly to measurable negative impacts on human health and immune function, on adverse behavioural changes in insect and animal populations, and on a decrease of both ambient quality and safety in our nighttime environment.

Astronomers were among the first to record the negative impacts of wasted lighting on scientific research, but for all of us, the adverse economic and environmental impacts of wasted energy are apparent in everything from the monthly electric bill to global warming.

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  • Hailey Baldwin and husband Justin Bieber look upset as they leave Hillsong Church in NYC

    Hailey stunned in a black turtleneck sweater and a pair of trousers


  • He is really is the world’s Greatest Showman! Hugh Jackman is left shocked as he wins his first Grammy Award for the hit musical film


  • Pink Lady! Extra host Renee Bargh flaunts her endless legs in a thigh-skimming mini dress on the Grammys red carpet

    Sophisticated red carpet glamour


  • Alicia Keys is red hot in plunging couture gown as she is joined by husband Swizz Beats before her hosting duties at the Grammy Awards


  • Ashlee Simpson sparkles in glittering feathered jumpsuit with husband Evan Ross at Grammy Awards

    Looked every bit like music royalty 


  • Bebe Rexha gets her red hot revenge on designers who snubbed her ‘fat a**’ by ruling the red carpet in plunging gown at first Grammy Awards


  • Katy Perry undergoes cupping facial while Alicia Keys prays as the stars document Grammys prep

    Radiant complexion for the star 


  • BTS storm the Grammys red carpet as K-Pop stars don dashing black tie looks after disappointing award loss

    Sensations


  • Rashida Jones wins Best Music Film for her documentary about her father Quincy at Grammy Awards

    Her father is one of the biggest names in music


  • Stargate SG-1 actor Carmen Argenziano, who appeared in HUNDREDS of TV shows and movies including Godfather II, dies aged 75


  • David and Victoria Beckham take the kids ice-skating for Cruz’s 14th birthday… as I, Tonya-loving Harper sports her personalised skates 


  • BAFTAs 2019: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Rachel Brosnahan exudes glamour in dazzling emerald gown with bejewelled bow 

    Sparkle


  • Real Housewives Of Atlanta: NeNe Leakes breaks down over stress with cancer-stricken husband Gregg

    The 50-year-old reality star broke down


  • Dancing On Ice: Wes Nelson and Vanessa Bauer perform ‘SAUCY’ salsa routine… with judge Jason Gardiner gushing over their ‘chemistry’ 


  • Jada Pinkett Smith is a showstopper with a feathered train at the Grammys… before taking to the stage with Michelle Obama

    Statement 


  • ‘He got an EGOT and egot lazy’: Chrissy Teigen snaps John Legend napping after opting to skip the Grammy Awards 

    Outburst


  • Dancing On Ice: Holly Willoughby opts for ‘birthday sparkle’ in a  jewel-encrusted dress… as skating pro Sylvain Longchambon bakes her a surprise 38th cake


  • Kim Kardashian is ‘so sad’ she skipped Stormi’s 1st birthday party… as Kylie Jenner shares intimate pictures from extravagant celebrations 


  • Pete Davidson is ‘cursed’ as he covers matching neck tattoo from failed relationship with Ariana Grande

    25-year-old comedian erased the past


  • Pavarotti trailer gives first look at Ron Howard’s intimate documentary about the iconic opera singer

     


  • BAFTAs 2019: Laura Whitmore dazzles in a glitzy embellished gown as she makes her red carpet appearance

    The Irish beauty stood out from the crowds


  • Dancing On Ice: Brian McFadden DROPS his partner Alex Murphy during dangerous lift… after tense row ahead of performance  

    Oh dear


  • Childish Gambino skips Grammys as This Is America triumphs with FOUR wins for Song and Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video

     


  • Kourtney Kardashian grabs a juice with Younes lookalike Fai Abu Khadra and her son Reign after celebrating Stormi’s first birthday at lavish bash


  • Late musician Chris Cornell’s 14-year-old daughter Toni wears a T-shirt with his photo on it at the Grammys – as she and her brother accept a posthumous award 


  • So, what will Angelina Jolie say? Brad Pitt, his ex fiancé Gwyneth Paltrow and ex wife Jennifer Aniston all party together for Friends star’s 50th 


  • Bella Thorne gets inspiration from Valentine’s Day as she wraps herself in a bright pink scarf for NYFW

    She has been a front row force at NYFW


  • North West dances to dad Kanye West’s song Jesus Walks at church… after winning first place at father-daughter dance

    Dance sensation


  • BAFTAs 2019: Salma Hayek, 52, oozes elegance in clinging black gown with lizard brooch and mesh headdress for sizzling red carpet appearance


  • BAFTAs 2019: Tanya Burr dazzles in PVC style bodysuit under sheer diamanté dress as she signs autographs for fans 

    Busty


  • Meghan Trainor wears wedding white as she receives a sweet kiss from new husband Daryl Sabara at the Grammys

    Became husband and wife on December 22


  • Tori Kelly opts for a sexy black dress as she wins her first two Grammy Awards for her Gospel Album

    Tori Kelly won two Grammy Awards 


  • BAFTAs 2019: Poldark’s Eleanor Tomlinson shows off her endless legs in elegant asymmetric gown as she sashays along the red carpet 


  • Diana Ross shouts ‘happy birthday to me’ as she celebrates 75th with a Grammys performance… after 9-year-old grandson Raif-Henok’s steals the show


  • Janelle Monae performs in leather after flaunting cleavage in elegant ensemble on Grammys red carpet

    Performed her track Make Me Feel


  • BAFTAs 2019: Steve Coogan is joined by his daughter Clare as he loses out on Leading Actor gong

    Beloved daughter Clare by his side 


  • Kate Wright reveals she will have NINE bridesmaids at her upcoming wedding with Rio Ferdinand as star treats her ‘favourite girls’ to a lavish soirée 


  • Flog It! star returns as BBC launch yet another antiques show despite MPs’ calls for the Corporation to stop relying on ‘collectables’ programmes 


  • BAFTAs 2019: Amy Adams cuts an elegant figure in burgundy satin gown as she loses out on Best Supporting Actress prize

    Style sensation


  • BAFTAs 2019: Claire Foy tucks into a packet of Wine Gums on the red carpet as she wows in thigh-split gown… before missing out on Best Supporting Actress gong 


  • Camila Cabello brings her entire family to the Grammys to watch her pay tribute to her grandma onstage

    She wore a pink backless dress 


  • Dumbo trailer brings the animated flying elephant to life in Tim Burton’s live-action movie

    Stars Danny Devito and Michael Keaton.


  • Conor McGregor PIC EXCLUSIVE: MMA fighter is spotted with his newborn baby for the first time as he joins girlfriend Dee Devlin and son Conor in Miami


  • Gigi Hadid shows off her abs in Tommy Hilfiger crop top as she promotes her latest collection in Amsterdam

    The supermodel, 23, looked sensational 


  • Declan Donnelly’s wife Ali Astall wraps up in a padded jacket and khaki green shirt as she leaves Lowry Theatre after BGT auditions in Manchester


  • Chloe X Halle show their confidence on the Grammys red carpet in statement dresses

    The sister act turned heads with chic black and white frilly dresses


  • James McAvoy packs on the PDA with girlfriend Lisa Liberati as they brave the chill for a romantic afternoon in London

    Stepping out


  • Prince Harry seen for first time since Meghan’s letter revealed how she begged father to stop ‘painful’ attacks on him – as he attends Six Nations game


  • Rowan Atkinson takes inspiration from his iconic character Mr Bean with a wobbly bike ride in London

    Embarked on a wobbly bike ride 


  • Alan Carr strips down to VERY tight boxers as he poses alongside Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff (who leave NOTHING to the imagination)


  • Charlize Theron, 43, channels her inner punk in risqué fishnet gown with funky spiked hair as she attends star-studded dinner in Berlin

    Edgy


  • Margo Price drapes her baby bump in radiant red as the country star slays on Grammys red carpet

    Margo Price clearly had reason to celebrate 


  • BAFTAs 2019: Best Actress nominee Viola Davis wows in velvet black gown with quirky bow detail as she attends ceremony with husband Julius Tennon


  • Halsey sparks speculation she confirmed G-Eazy cheating rumors during powerful SNL performance

    Controversy


  • BAFTAs 2019: Maya Jama puts on a VERY leggy display in a stunning semi-sheer black lace gown as she arrives at star-studded ceremony


  • BAFTAs 2019: Regina King puts on a leggy display in fuchsia asymmetric ballgown with thigh-high split 

    Regina King was every inch the superstar 


  • Ant McPartlin PIC EXCL: Beaming star strolls hand-in-hand with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett on coffee run before BGT auditions in Manchester


  • David Arquette suits up as he heads to Jennifer Aniston’s birthday with wife Christina… while ex Courteney Cox celebrates BFF’s big day in style


  • Gemma Collins’ spiritual healer hits out at Dancing On Ice as her scenes are BANNED from show ‘due to watershed regulations’

    Hitting back 


  • Solved! The mystery of why Morse never rose to the top: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews the weekend’s TV 

    Review


  • They’re still Friends! The moment BRAD PITT sneaked into ex-wife Jennifer Aniston’s star-studded 50th birthday party

    Still close


  • Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West step out for a kid-free sushi date night… ahead of welcoming baby number four 

    Smitten


  • Amal Clooney exudes elegance in a burgundy dress as she attends Jennifer Aniston’s lavish 50th birthday bash with husband George


  • Amanda Holden looks sensational in a fluorescent orange asymmetrical dress with a cape for Manchester’s Britain’s Got Talent auditions  


  • Holly Willoughby spends her 38th birthday cuddled up with her three children as she celebrates with champagne at spa retreat


  • Britain’s Got Talent: Declan Donnelly cheerfully poses for selfies with fan as he’s joined by Ant McPartlin at hit talent show’s Manchester auditions


  • Caitlyn Jenner praises daughter Kylie as she attends Stormi’s birthday with gal pal Sophia Hutchins

    The television star is a proud dad


  • Reese Witherspoon looks worse-for-wear as she FALLS down flight of stairs after partying until the early hours at Jennifer Aniston’s 50th birthday bash 


  • Secrets of Meghan’s letter revealed: Note to her father saying her heart has been ‘broken into a million pieces’ reveals she is a ‘narcissistic showman’


  • Michelle Keegan cuts a glamorous figure in striped top and wet-look leggings as she enjoys romantic date night with husband Mark Wright

    Rare outing


  • Kate Hudson reveals she got permission to break Jennifer Aniston’s social media ban at 50th birthday after sharing photo booth fun with Friends star and Gwyneth Paltrow 


  • Patrick Schwarzenegger cuddles girlfriend Abby Champion as they sit front row at NYFW show

    One of the hottest young couples in Hollywood


  • DJ Khaled surprises  baby Stormi with ‘her first Chanel’ as Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott throw epic birthday bash for tiny tot 

    Bling baby


  • Royal ray of sunshine! The Queen brings a splash of colour in a vibrant yellow ensemble as she attends church at Sandringham – but no sign of Prince Phillip 


  • Emily Atack reveals there is a mystery man in her life but insists she is still single… as she moves on from her crush on Jamie Redknapp


  • Mac Miller’s mother Karen Meyer honours her late son as she attends the Grammys with Larry David’s daughter Cazzie

     


  • You can relight your fire by Gary Barlow: In a Valentine’s special, one of the few pop stars to have enjoyed a successful marriage shares his secrets for lasting love


  • Aladdin’s Genie revealed! Will Smith appears in new trailer… but Twitter DRAGS his blue look

    Disney revealed the second trailer


  • Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott embrace at Clive Davis pre-Grammys bash… after throwing extravagant birthday bash for daughter Stormi 


  • British-born rapper 21 Savage’s $8 million fortune ‘can’t be touched by ICE officials’ despite deportation row

    Millions he’s made ‘can’t be seized’


  • Dolly Parton ‘pours herself a cup of ambition’ to perform during her tribute with Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Kacey Musgraves at The Grammys

     


  • The Walking Dead: Judith Grimes pulls gun TWICE on escapee Negan as Whisperers emerge as new threat 

     


  • EastEnders’ Ross Kemp reveals Dame Barbara Windsor ‘still remembers him but it’s getting harder’ as he speak about her Alzheimer’s battle


  • Demand for R. Kelly tickets is so high in Germany the singer ‘has had to upgrade to a bigger venue’ despite facing multiple sexual assault allegations in the US

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  • Gwyneth Paltrow dazzles as she joins Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock and slew of Hollywood’s biggest stars for Jennifer Aniston’s 50th bash

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