Jaime Zamorano

Jaime Zamorano

Jaime Zamorano
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Professor of the Department of Earth Physics and Astrophysics at the Faculty of Physical Sciences of the Complutense University of Madrid

Reactions to study showing that artificial light is increasingly emitting blue spectra associated with LEDs

Using images taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, a team of researchers has designed a map showing the variation in the spectral composition of artificial lighting across Europe during 2012-2013 and 2014-2020. The results, published in the journal Science Advances, show a change associated with white LED lights and higher blue emissions, which the authors link to an increased risk of harmful effects on ecosystems.