Dr. James Lowenthal: Lights Out: Protecting birds from light pollution
Dr. James Lowenthal, from Smith College, will be available for interviews on Thursday, April 23 from 10 a.m – noon ET.
What is Experts on Camera?
Interview opportunity available:
Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. – noon ET
Billions of birds migrate across the U.S. each year, but artificial lights in cities can disorient them, increasing the risk of collisions with buildings and windows.
Available expert:
Dr. James Lowenthal is a professor of astronomy at Smith College. He can discuss topics including:
- How artificial light at night disorients migrating birds and leads to collisions;
- What data shows about bird deaths from light pollution, and why migration seasons are especially risky;
- Why turning off or dimming lights during migration periods is a simple, effective solution communities can adopt; and
- The overall benefits of reducing nighttime lighting, including energy savings, improved health, and reduced impact on wildlife.
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