The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life

This is a well-researched and lyrical book that urges us to appreciate natural darkness, its creatures, and its unique benefits. Eklöf explores the beauty of the night sky, the errant paths of light-drunk moths and keen-eyed owls, and the bioluminescent creatures of the deepest oceans. He reveals the domino effect of diminishing darkness, including insects failing to reproduce, birds blinded by artificial lights, and bats starving as they wait for insects that only come out in the dark. For humans, light-induced sleep disturbances impact hormones and weight, and can contribute to mental health problems like chronic stress and depression.

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