Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting. Catherine Rich, Travis Longcore

Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting



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Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting Catherine Rich, Travis Longcore ebook pdf
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Language: English
Page: 458
ISBN: 1559631295, 9781429496926

Review

This book is very readable and should be of interest to a wide audience, ranging from professional biologists and managers to students. ... Conservation practitioners will find strong support for the need to incorporate artificial night lighting into impact assessments and conservation planning. (Lyn G. Branch The Quarterly Review of Biology )

Anyone interested in how human civilization affects natural environments will want to see this book; the literature reviews will be a treasure-trove for biologists beginning to learn about the problems. (Robert L. Crawford The Auk )

"It should be a primary source for anyone dealing with work related to lights and their impacts on living organisms. It’s on my primary source reading list." (Albert M. Manville II The Condor )

"This is a book with a mission and a soul. At the front of each part is an extract of prose from one of a variety of authors that make us remember that nights are meant to be dark, beautiful and exciting. It is an academic book, but one that is written and presented in such a way that it will appeal to anyone with an interest in ecology." (Paul Elliott Biological Conservation )

"A powerful compendium. Surely eye opening for many ecologists. ... Recommended for wildlife ecologists and anyone fighting light pollution." (Sarah O'Malley Northeastern Naturalist )

"The adverse effects of night lighting on the environment have only come to the attention of scientists during the last fifty years. This intriguing book, edited by Catherine Rich and Travis Longcore, brings together historic accounts and recent scientific findings in a broad spectrum of writings on the significant influence of night light on plants and animals. Divided into six parts according to taxonomic groups, the text documents seminal studies showing that overabundant artificial lighting has played a role in the lives of plants and animals by disrupting regular rhythms and creating serious hazards for fauna. In conclusion, the editors offer a thought-provoking reminder, "...as we light the world to suit our needs and whims...doing so may come at the expense of other living beings ... ." (Marilyn K. Alaimo Chicago Botanic Garden )

Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting is an excellent reference that will undoubtedly raise awareness of the need to conserve energy, do proper impact assessments, and turn the lights down. (David Hill Science )

About the Author

CATHERINE RICH is executive officer of The Urban Wildlands Group.

TRAVIS LONGCORE is science director of The Urban Wildlands Group.



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