Protecting bats from light pollution

Press/Media: Research

Description

Light pollution in industrialized nations has a negative impact on nocturnal animals. In the Netherlands, scientists and initiatives are working to improve the habitats of bats so they can better play their role in the ecosystem.

Period07 Aug 2020

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleProtecting bats from light pollution
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletDeutsche Welle - Eco India
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date07/08/2020
    DescriptionLight pollution in industrialized nations has a negative impact on nocturnal animals. In the Netherlands, scientists and initiatives are working to improve the habitats of bats so they can better play their role in the ecosystem.
    Producer/AuthorAditi Rajagopal
    URLhttps://www.dw.com/en/protecting-bats-from-light-pollution/av-54457611
    PersonsKamiel Spoelstra

Keywords

  • light pollution
  • light spectrum
  • nature conservation
  • light intensity