NGT to examine plea over adverse impact of artificial light on living beings at night

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on a plea over the adverse impact of “artificial light at night” on plants, animals and human beings.

The plea alleged such artificial light disrupted natural biological processes, adversely affecting the human circadian rhythms, nocturnal wildlife behaviour, plant physiology and migratory species.

In an order dated December 23, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the petition relied upon various published articles, studies and research.

Source: PTI News

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