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Glob Chang Biol February 2017 PMID 27251575

The dark side of street lighting: impacts on moths and evidence for the disruption of nocturnal pollen transport.

Callum J Macgregor, Darren M Evans, Richard Fox, Michael J O Pocock

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The discussions demonstrate strong support and interest in the environmental impacts of street lighting, with examples such as references to experimental evidence from 2016 and conference series highlighting the ecological significance. The use of words like 'impact,' 'disruption,' and 'evidence' convey concern and recognition of the research's importance, leading to high impact scores.

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Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of the publication, referencing experimental evidence and previous studies.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show a high level of interest, with multiple mentions of the ecological and environmental implications.

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Posts engage with the topic through sharing related events, emphasizing the importance of the research, and referencing specific studies or presentations, indicating a deeper involvement.

ImpactHigh impact

Many discussions highlight the significant environmental impact of street lighting on moth populations and ecological interactions, suggesting they see this research as highly influential.

Abstract in brief

  • Street lighting significantly affects moth populations, reducing their abundance by half and decreasing species richness by 25%, while also increasing their flight activity around lights.
  • A substantial portion of moths carry pollen from various plants, and artificial lighting at night leads to a reduction in pollen transport, which could disrupt plant pollination processes.
  • These findings highlight the broader environmental impact of street lights, not only directly on moths but also on ecological interactions like nocturnal pollination, emphasizing the need to consider both immediate and ripple effects of artificial light.
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Naoyuki NAKAHAMA
@naoyukinkhm · X

街灯の暗黒面。 "The dark side of street lighting" Macgregor et al. 2017 (英語論文、オープンアクセス) https://t.co/HcwCA9ikUp 街灯の存在が、夜間の蛾による送粉に対して悪影響を及ぼしているとのことです。#論文紹介

Apr 26, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 5,226 followers View post →
Sciences at Newcastle
@SciencesNCL · X

The team then went on to show this based on experimental evidence in a paper in 2016, led by @Macgregor_Cal and others (3/8) https://t.co/dLEjSFAvrS

Aug 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,938 followers View post →
Prof. Dan Parsons @LboroUniversity
@bedform · X

Check out out @EEIatHull Colloquium Series: Event 4 Wednesday 17 February 2021- 3.00-4-00pm - Online - “The dark side of street lighting – impacts on moths and evidence for the disruption of nocturnal pollen transport” @Macgregor_Cal - https://t.co/E8ts5rbAOB

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,791 followers View post →
Nature Network Ireland
@natnetireland · X

https://t.co/jpJwH2K9aq https://t.co/eA8vvjFzy2 https://t.co/mv1eKXfvNc

Apr 26, 2020 · 1 like · 2,863 followers View post →
Discover Hull
@discoverHullEY · X

RT @bedform: Check out out @EEIatHull Colloquium Series: Event 4 Wednesday 17 February 2021- 3.00-4-00pm - Online - “The dark side of stree…

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 share · 7,201 followers View post →
ストロベリーエッセンス
@Strawberry_Apis · X

RT @naoyukinkhm: 街灯の暗黒面。 "The dark side of street lighting" Macgregor et al. 2017 (英語論文、オープンアクセス) https://t.co/HcwCA9ikUp 街灯の存在が、夜間の蛾による送粉に…

Apr 27, 2021 · 3 shares · 604 followers View post →

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Sciences at Newcastle
@SciencesNCL · X

The team then went on to show this based on experimental evidence in a paper in 2016, led by @Macgregor_Cal and others (3/8) https://t.co/dLEjSFAvrS

Aug 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,938 followers View post →
ストロベリーエッセンス
@Strawberry_Apis · X

RT @naoyukinkhm: 街灯の暗黒面。 "The dark side of street lighting" Macgregor et al. 2017 (英語論文、オープンアクセス) https://t.co/HcwCA9ikUp 街灯の存在が、夜間の蛾による送粉に…

Apr 27, 2021 · 3 shares · 604 followers View post →
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@kuma_bachi · X

RT @naoyukinkhm: 街灯の暗黒面。 "The dark side of street lighting" Macgregor et al. 2017 (英語論文、オープンアクセス) https://t.co/HcwCA9ikUp 街灯の存在が、夜間の蛾による送粉に…

Apr 26, 2021 · 3 shares · 430 followers View post →
Naoyuki NAKAHAMA
@naoyukinkhm · X

街灯の暗黒面。 "The dark side of street lighting" Macgregor et al. 2017 (英語論文、オープンアクセス) https://t.co/HcwCA9ikUp 街灯の存在が、夜間の蛾による送粉に対して悪影響を及ぼしているとのことです。#論文紹介

Apr 26, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 5,226 followers View post →
Discover Hull
@discoverHullEY · X

RT @bedform: Check out out @EEIatHull Colloquium Series: Event 4 Wednesday 17 February 2021- 3.00-4-00pm - Online - “The dark side of stree…

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 share · 7,201 followers View post →
Prof. Dan Parsons @LboroUniversity
@bedform · X

Check out out @EEIatHull Colloquium Series: Event 4 Wednesday 17 February 2021- 3.00-4-00pm - Online - “The dark side of street lighting – impacts on moths and evidence for the disruption of nocturnal pollen transport” @Macgregor_Cal - https://t.co/E8ts5rbAOB

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,791 followers View post →
Nature Network Ireland
@natnetireland · X

https://t.co/jpJwH2K9aq https://t.co/eA8vvjFzy2 https://t.co/mv1eKXfvNc

Apr 26, 2020 · 1 like · 2,863 followers View post →
Richard Fox
@richardfoxbc.bsky.social · Bluesky

Our new #openaccess paper: moths, street lights & pollination by @Macgregor_Cal http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.13371/full

Jul 27, 2016 View post →