Light pollution leads to a significant increase in blue-green algae growth
Light pollution, which illuminates the night sky as skyglow, promotes the growth of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) and stimulates nutrient cycling in lakes. This is shown in a recent study by the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), which is part of the largest field experiment to date on the effects of light pollution on lakes. Everyone is familiar with it: the light dome, which is clearly visible from afar, indicating where cities are brightly lit at night… Read more »
