The Reality of Light Pollution: A Field Survey for the Determination of Lighting Environmental Management Zones in South Korea
| Autor: | Hong Soo Lim, Jeong Tai Kim, Gon Kim, Jack Ngarambe |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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light pollution
light trespass glare lighting zones Geography Planning and Development 0211 other engineering and technologies Light pollution TJ807-830 02 engineering and technology 010501 environmental sciences Management Monitoring Policy and Law TD194-195 01 natural sciences Renewable energy sources 021105 building & construction GE1-350 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Artificial light Environmental effects of industries and plants Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment business.industry Environmental resource management Field survey Environmental sciences business |
| Zdroj: | Sustainability, Vol 10, Iss 2, p 374 (2018) Sustainability; Volume 10; Issue 2; Pages: 374 |
| ISSN: | 2071-1050 |
| Popis: | Light pollution has been receiving increased attention worldwide. Scientific research has provided convincing evidence that ties artificial lighting to health-related issues. Consequently, the involved parties are now leaned towards the implementation of regulations to help limit the use of artificial lighting. Many countries, together with international organizations, have embarked on setting standards and regulations aimed at halting the excessive and improper usage of artificial lighting, there-by eradicating light pollution and its effects. In Korea, outdoor lighting at night is a common phenomenon. Moreover, as the economic development grows even further, the use of artificial lighting is expected to increase making Korea vulnerable to the adverse effects of artificial lighting. In this study, we discuss the issue of light pollution based on field measurements conducted in Seoul, South Korea. The measurements were undertaken to broaden the understanding and assessment of light pollution. During the investigation, we noted that the most severe forms of light pollution were found in developed urban and densely commercialized areas. Currently, there are ongoing light pollution measurement projects around the entire Korea. It would be informative to see how the rest of South Korea compares to the Capital, Seoul in terms of light pollution levels. |
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