Light Pollution: To What Extent We are Concerned About

Abstract

Light pollution is now a global problem with a catastrophic impact on human health, environment, ecology, plant life cycle, and animals. Some nations have enacted laws aimed at limiting light pollution. Unfortunately, there is no such regulation in Bangladesh, and if there is, it is not being enforced. In this study, an attempt has been made to investigate people's perceptions of light pollution in Bangladesh. This study collected three hundred forty samples using a convenient sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data. Among the sources, the respondents identified commercial light, fireworks, light from the market, and light from billboards as the major sources of light pollution. Besides light from the neighbor's house, own domestic light, events light, and light from home were assumed to be the significant disturbing light sources. Findings showed that most respondents agreed with the hazardous impact of light pollution on human health, animals, the environment, and the ecosystem. Among the possible solutions, respondents recommended developing awareness, limiting light at night-time, cutting off unnecessary lights, and reducing the frequent use of decorative lights. Results conclude that people have a sound understanding and good perception of light pollution. So the associate agents can take appropriate steps toward light pollution control.