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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Eklöf, Johan, author.     Subjects     Light pollution.     Night -- Physiological effect.     Light and darkness -- Physiological effect.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Eklöf, Johan, author.       by title:      The darkness manifes...         MARC Display

The darkness manifesto : on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life / Johan Eklöf ; translated from the Swedish by Elizabeth DeNoma. by Eklöf, Johan, author. New York : Scribner, 2023. Subjects Light pollution.   Night -- Physiological effect.   Light and darkness -- Physiological effect. ISBN:  9781668000892 (hardcover) : 166800089X (hardcover) Description:  xiii, 252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm Requests:  0 Summary:  "In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But in the last 150 years, we have extended our day-and in doing so have forced out the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things, including ourselves. In this persuasive, well-researched book, Swedish conservationist Johan Eklöf urges us to appreciate natural darkness, its creatures, and its unique benefits. He ponders the beauties of the night sky, traces the swift dives of keen-eyed owls, and shows us the bioluminescent creatures of the deepest oceans. As a devoted friend of the night, Eklöf reveals the startling domino effect of diminishing darkness: insects, dumbfounded by streetlamps, failing to reproduce; birds blinded and bewildered by artificial lights; and bats starving as they wait in vain for insects that only come out in the dark. For humans, light-induced sleep disturbances impact our hormones and weight, and can exacerbate chronic stress and depression. Streetlamps, floodlights, and the ever more pervasive and searingly bright LED lights are altering entire ecosystems, and scientists are only just beginning to understand the long-term effects. Educational, eye-opening, and ultimately encouraging, The Darkness Manifesto outlines simple steps that we can take to benefit ourselves and the planet. In order to ensure a bright future, we must embrace the darkness"--   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Aina Haina Public Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList Hawaii State Library Business, Science & Technology 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList Hilo Public Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Eklof Checked In Add Copy to MyList Kailua Public Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList Kapolei Public Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList Makawao Public Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList Mililani Public Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList Pahoa P/S Library Adult Nonfiction 551.566 Ek Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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