Studies show that Bangalore is the third light-polluted city in India after Delhi and Hyderabad. Krithika, a middle-aged graphic designer in Bangalore, vividly remembers her childhood days, when she used to enjoy her way back home from tuition class marvelling at the star-filled night sky. It has been years since she witnessed something similar. She […]
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Experts say that migratory birds have decreased by 80 to 90 percent over the last three to four decades There has been a fall in the number of migratory birds due to an increase in artificial lights such as streetlights and bulbs. Karnataka is home to 35 percent of bird species in India, according to […]
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New LED fixtures of Chinnaswamay Stadium and LED street lights will increase threat to the natural biodiversity of Bengaluru. The shift from traditional street lights to LED fixtures is a step forward for sustainable energy but will increase light pollution. Research shows that LED lighting disturbs the day-and-night rhythm of all living beings. It might […]
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