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Many municipalities, towns, villages, hamlets, business owners, neighbors, landlords, HOAs, etc. throughout Long Island as well as the world are in the process of switching over to LED lighting in hopes of achieving energy-efficiency, reducing crime and improving visibility for drivers, residents, pedestrians, etc.
Even though there is a reduction in lighting costs inherent with LEDs, what you're not being told is all of the negative effects on human health and well-being that are being sacrificed and the warnings are being dismissed by the conglomerates beginning with the manufacturers of these unhealthy lights and fixtures, the politicians, electric companies, council members and those looking to buy and sell these terrible lights with little knowledge of the harm they cause or willful ignorance of the facts.
Let's start with safety and reduction in crime. Crimes are committed at ANY time of the day or night and regardless of over-illumumination. It is a completely different thing to "feel" safe than to Actually be safe. I am not implying that we should live in the dark (even though, that would be the healthiest option) however, we could have sufficient light to see everything clearly without being blinded by glare caused by LED lighting that is way too bright and in a color temperature that exceeds 2700 - 3000 Kelvin (and it would be best to aim for 1800 - 2400 Kelvin). Now criminals are homo sapiens just like law abiding citizens so, their eye structure is the same as everyone else's. They Do Not posses superior night vision so, the concept of criminals function better in the dark is just not true.
Think about how many times you've seen the evening news and see burglaries, muggings and other crimes committed in the presence of bright lighting and highly visible security cameras. The best deterrence to crime is good policing and vigilance by neighbors and business owners. Not just one of those cute Neighborhood Crime Watch signs. Besides, when the lights are too bright, it creates shadows (hiding places) and your eyes are naturally drawn to the light that you could miss out on what's in the dark (crimimals, wild animals, etc.).
When lights are too bright and/or rich in blue light wavelengths, it causes glare to motorists and pedestrians alike therefore increasing the chances of an accident.
Now, human health and well-being ..., Many numerous studies have been done(AMA, for example) on the effects of excessively bright, unshielded and blue light wavelengths (over 2700 - 3000 Kelvin) on human health. It is shown to increase the incidences of insomnia, cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, retinal damage over time. There is a reason in nature that we have a daytime and a nighttime. These lights that have excessive blue light wavelength emissions disrupt circadian rhythms by suppressing melatonin production therefore, it takes longer to fall asleep and/or get good quality sleep. Oh, and have I mentioned, they make life hell for migraine sufferers, people with bipolar disorder and even people with epilepsy.
If it does all of that to us, just try to imagine what it does to the natural world and ecosystems everywhere. Fireflies, Nocturnal Pollinators, Bees, nocturnal animals and insects, migrating and nesting birds, sea turtles, flora and fauna of all types. They also need a certain amount of darkness in order to function better.
On the subject of appeal. I know some people do indeed prefer these unhealthy lights however, most people will agree that they are unattractive. They destroy the charm and character of a neighborhood. They cast an ugly and unnatural glare/glow. The best colors for nighttime lighting are Amber, Yellow, Red, Orange and Very Soft and Warm White light(2700 Kelvin or less). These colors, when not being too bright and focused downward (we don't want to cause light trespass unto a neighbor's property) are easier on your eyes and have a further reach than eye-piercing super bright white bluish light.
I know that there is a lawsuit in Great Neck regarding the distress and anguish that the plantiff claims that these new LED streetlights have caused her. I, as well as many other people are in her corner.
In closing, I know there will be attacks on my character because people HATE hearing the truth, most prefer to stay brainwashed. I am not imagining all of this. If you don't believe me fine, just do yourself a favor and reasearch it for yourself.
Take care everyone and thank you for reading my post/thread.
Last edited by sonnyinmiami; 02-28-2018 at 12:38 AM..
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What is needed is a universal culture change in our attitudes to outdoor lighting, otherwise the situation is only going to get worse. Those involved in trafficking street lighting are simply out to make a profit, and couldn't care less about the harm it does to people and the environment. They will not self-regulate, and they think they know all the answers. In fact they don't. They use their position to con the general public and municipalities into believing all this lighting is necessary. Consequently we need stringent anti-light pollution legislation on a global scale.
What is needed is a universal culture change in our attitudes to outdoor lighting, otherwise the situation is only going to get worse. Those involved in trafficking street lighting are simply out to make a profit, and couldn't care less about the harm it does to people and the environment. They will not self-regulate, and they think they know all the answers. In fact they don't. They use their position to con the general public and municipalities into believing all this lighting is necessary. Consequently we need stringent anti-light pollution legislation on a global scale.
Wow, first post in the middle of the night and you just happened to be posting about the same thing as the OP. How coincidental!
Solution. Move to the forest, the highest point, put up a solar panel and hope for sun to heat your shower water. Oh yes, don't rely on your cell phone either. Radio waves in them. Last but of advise, try sleep.
I want your life if this is what is keeping you up at night. get a life, dude.
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