The Darkness Manifesto: How light pollution threatens the ancient rhythms of life

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Synopsis
The Darkness Manifesto urges us to cherish darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth.Entire ecosystems rely on natural darkness to flourish, from bats and keen-eyed owls capering across the starry sky to the bioluminescent creatures of the deep. But constant illumination has made light pollution a major threat. By extending our day, humans have disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things.The Darkness Manifesto lifts night's veil to reveal the domino effect of damage we inflict by keeping the lights on: insects failing to reproduce, plants left unpollinated, countless hunting and migratory patterns eroded. Eye-opening and ultimately encouraging, this book offers simple steps that can benefit ourselves and the planet.'Powerful ... A clarion call for change' New Statesman 'A pleasure to read ... A paean of praise for natural darkness' Financial Times, Book of the Year 'A must-read for all who have an interest in the health of our planet' Russell Foster, author of Life Time
Copyright:
2020

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781529193411
Related ISBNs:
9781847927163, 9781529116106, 9781847927156, 9781529905199
Publisher:
Random House
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Copyrighted By:
Johan Eklöf and Natur & Kultur
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences, Philosophy
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:
Dr. Elizabeth DeNoma

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