The globally widespread adoption of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) began in the mid‐20th
century. Yet, it is only in the last decade that a renewed research focus has emerged into its …

Ecologists have long studied the critical role of natural light in regulating species
interactions, but, with limited exceptions, have not investigated the consequences of artificial …

While certain ecological problems associated with artificial night lighting are widely known-
for instance, the disorientation of sea turtle hatchlings by beachfront lighting-the vast range …

There are several environmental and ecological effects of shipping. However, these are
rarely assessed in total in the scientific literature. Thus, the aim of this study was to …

Global warming is affecting habitat quality and availability on our planet and some species
are predicted or are by now changing their distribution range. Here we show that …

For many decades, the spectral composition of lighting was determined by the type of lamp,
which also influenced potential effects of outdoor lights on species and ecosystems. Light …

Sandy beaches line most of the world's oceans and are highly valued by society: more
people use sandy beaches than any other type of shore. While the economic and social …

Artificial light at night can be harmful to the environment, and interferes with fauna and flora,
star visibility, and human health. To estimate the relative impact of a lighting device, its …

Light pollution is a worldwide problem that has a range of adverse effects on human health
and natural ecosystems. Using data from the New World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky …

The introduction of artificial light into wildlife habitats is a rapidly expanding aspect of global
change, which has many negative impacts on a wide range of taxa. In this experimental …