Artificial light at night has been identified as a primary driver of environmental change in the 21st century – with important consequences for both humans and ecosystems. The ALANex Project brings together lighting engineers, practitioners, and the ecological and social sciences to develop lighting transformation pathways that mitigate the negative impacts of artificial light at night, while also ensuring human lighting needs are met.
negatively impact the body’s circadian rhythm, and is associated with sleep and mood disorders, obesity, diabetes