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LED Streetlighting in the UK

October 20, 2020 Filed Under: News, UK press

120 Councils have now responded to the LightAware’s Freedom of Information request for details of the changes to LED streetlighting, and the results have been analysed by the LightAware team.

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Health impact assessment of introducing LED street lighting in Stockport

February 17, 2019 Filed Under: Government Reports

Evidence indicates that exposure to artificial bright light during the night-time suppresses melatonin secretion, increases sleep onset latency and increases alertness. Chronic ALAN exposure can cause circadian rhythm misalignment which may have negative effects on the psychological, cardiovascular and/or metabolic functions.

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The future’s orange: City considers amber street lights

April 10, 2018 Filed Under: UK press

The city of Dunedin, the second largest on the south island of New Zealand, is exploring the possibility of installing amber LED lighting which will look similar to the current low-pressure sodium lighting.

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New generation of streetlights could damage eyesight and disrupt sleep

April 2, 2018 Filed Under: UK press

It also raised concerns about the increasing use of LED lights on new cars, suggesting that they risked dazzling oncoming drivers – especially if they are elderly.

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