To light or not to light: Exterior illumination of tall buildings and bridges and its negative impact on the life of birds and fish.

Abstract

Over the last hundred years, people have radically altered the appearance of the night sky. The development of industry, change in lifestyle and mass consumption depending on time of day – have all contributed to the loss of natural darkness in vast areas of our planet. The studies conducted so far indicate that lighting installations visible after dark negatively impact flora and fauna.