Definition
What is light pollution?
Excessive artificial light at night
What does light pollution disturb?
Sleep
What animals get confused by light?
Sea turtles
What does light pollution waste?
Electricity
What country are we studying?
Belize
What does light pollution affect?
Humans, wildlife, environment
What hormone is affected?
Melatonin
What do birds lose?
Direction
What increases because of wasted energy?
Costs/bills
What is important in Belize?
Wildlife / nature
When does light pollution happen?
At night with too much artificial light
Name one effect on the body
Stress / tiredness
What type of animals are most affected?
Nocturnal animals
What type of tourism is affected?
Eco-tourism
What animals are affected on beaches?
Sea turtles
What kind of light causes it?
Artificial light
What does poor sleep cause?
Fatigue
What happens to hunting?
It becomes harder
What sky activity is reduced?
Stargazing
What kind of tourism does Belize rely on?
Eco-tourism
What natural thing is reduced by light pollution?
Darkness / stars
Long-term effect?
Long-term effect?
What can happen to species?
Endangered/extinct
What happens to money spent on lighting?
What is at risk due to light pollution?