Darkness and Sustainability
Other Species’ Night and Human Aesthetic Preferences
Keywords:
Darkness, Artificial Illumination, Other Species, Aesthetic Choice, Aesthetic PreferencesAbstract
This article explores the connections between darkness and sustainability, particularly in contemporary night environments, and the needs of various species. Artificial light plays a vital role in shaping the aesthetics of today’s nightscapes. For humans, illumination during night-time serves both practical purposes after sunset and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the night. However, this same artificial lighting poses disturbances to other species. Consequently, using artificial light at night is a significant issue in discussing a sustainable future.
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