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092 0  363.7|bengelska 
100 1  Eklöf, Johan,|d1973-|4aut 
240 10 Mörkermanifestet|lEngelska 
245 14 The darkness manifesto :|bon light pollution, night 
       ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life /
       |cJohan Eklöf ; translated from the Swedish by Elizabeth 
       DeNoma 
250    First Scribner hardcover edition 
264  1 New York, NY :|bScribner,|c2023 
300    xiii, 252 pages|c22 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
500    "Originally published in Sweden in 2020 by Natur & Kultur 
       as Mörkermanifestet"--Title page verso 
520    In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction,
       this book is an insightful look at the hidden impact of 
       light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish 
       natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own 
       wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too 
       much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a 
       brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant 
       illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. 
       The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the
       natural cycle of day and night. But in the last 150 years,
       we have extended our day - and in doing so have forced out
       the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian 
       rhythms necessary to sustain all living things, including 
       ourselves. In this persuasive, well-researched book, 
       Swedish conservationist Johan Eklöf urges us to appreciate
       natural darkness, its creatures, and its unique benefits. 
       He ponders the beauties of the night sky, traces the swift
       dives of keen-eyed owls, and shows us the bioluminescent 
       creatures of the deepest oceans. As a devoted friend of 
       the night, the author reveals the startling domino effect 
       of diminishing darkness: insects, dumbfounded by 
       streetlamps, failing to reproduce; birds blinded and 
       bewildered by artificial lights; and bats starving as they
       wait in vain for insects that only come out in the dark. 
       For humans, light-induced sleep disturbances impact our 
       hormones and weight, and can exacerbate chronic stress and
       depression. Streetlamps, floodlights, and the ever more 
       pervasive and searingly bright LED lights are altering 
       entire ecosystems, and scientists are only just beginning 
       to understand the long-term effects. Educational, eye-
       opening, and ultimately encouraging, this book outlines 
       simple steps that we can take to benefit ourselves and the
       planet. In order to ensure a bright future, we must 
       embrace the darkness. --|cAdapted from publisher's 
       description 
546    Text in English, translated from the Swedish 
650  0 Light pollution 
650  0 Night|xPhysiological effect 
650  0 Light and darkness|xPhysiological effect 
650  2 Lighting|xadverse effects 
650  4 Ljusföroreningar 
650  7 Dygnsrytm|2sao 
650  7 Miljöföroreningar|2sao 
650  7 Natt|xmiljöaspekter|2sao 
700 1  De Noma, Elizabeth Ann|4trl