- A new study indicates that a minor modification to LED lamps in urban areas could potentially save millions of insects from artificial light pollution.
- Researchers discovered that specially designed 1800 Kelvin "amber LED" lights, which emit almost no blue light, attract considerably fewer insects than standard white LEDs and high-pressure sodium lamps.
- The study, conducted at six railway stations in Germany, monitored nearly 71,000 bugs, including critically endangered and legally protected species.
- Amber LEDs reduced insect abundance by approximately 40 to 44 per cent compared to other lighting systems tested.
- These findings suggest a practical method to make essential urban infrastructure more wildlife-friendly without negatively impacting human requirements.
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