Light pollution is the consequence of elevated lighting emitted by human-made artefacts to
the lower atmosphere. Recently, there have been major advances in the assessment and …

The application of lighting technologies developed in the 20th century has increased the
brightness and changed the spectral composition of nocturnal night-time habitats and night …

At present, urban areas cover almost 3% of the Earth's terrestrial area, and this proportion is
constantly increasing. Although urbanization leads to a decline in biodiversity, at the same …

The extent of artificial night light and anthropogenic noise (ie,“light” and “noise”) impacts is
global and has the capacity to threaten species across diverse ecosystems. Existing …

Background A scarcely studied consequence of urbanization is the effect of temporal
stabilization of the environment on bird communities. This alteration is thought to dampen …

Urban rivers differ from natural rivers because of the direct connection they have with human
habitat. Furthermore, riverbanks are public spaces that contribute to the interaction between …

Simple Summary Artificial light at night is one of the most extreme alterations in urban areas,
which drives nocturnal activity in diurnal species. However, the role of artificial light in the …

The ecological effects of light pollution are becoming better understood, especially in birds.
Recent studies have shown that several bird species can use street lighting to extend activity …

Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) are an invasive bird species in South Korea that are deemed
harmful due to nocturnal urban invasions and agricultural damage. Employing citizen …

Artificial light has significantly impacted the value and perception of the night in individuals
who apply it, those who develop technologies to supply it, those who assess its …