Johan Ekloef
The Darkness Manifesto: How light pollution threatens the ancient rhythms of life
The Darkness Manifesto: How light pollution threatens the ancient rhythms of life
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The Darkness Manifesto is a 2022 Financial Times Book of the Year that urges us to cherish natural darkness for the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. It highlights the damage caused by constant illumination, such as light pollution, which has forced out the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things. Johan Eklöf offers simple steps that can benefit ourselves and the planet, such as turning off the light bulb and embracing the darkness.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
The Darkness Manifesto is a powerful and thought-provoking book that has been recognized as a Financial Times Book of the Year 2022. Written by Johan Eklöf, the manifesto urges readers to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth.
The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night, but constant illumination has made light pollution a major issue. From space, our planet glows brightly 24/7, forcing out the inhabitants of the night and disrupting the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things. Our cities' streetlamps and neon signs are altering entire ecosystems, with insects failing to reproduce, birds blinded and bewildered, and bats starving as they wait in vain for insects that only come out in the dark.
Eklöf writes passionately about the domino effect of damage we inflict by keeping the lights on, including the failure of insects to reproduce, the blindness and bewilderment of birds, and the starvation of bats. He also highlights the impact of light pollution on humans, including the disruption of our hormones, weight, and mental well-being.
The Darkness Manifesto offers simple steps that can benefit ourselves and the planet. Eklöf encourages readers to turn off their lights, embrace natural darkness, and appreciate the unique benefits it offers. He also suggests that we should reduce our use of artificial light, such as LED lights, and take steps to protect natural habitats, such as dark skies and forests.
The book is eye-opening and ultimately encouraging, offering a vision of a brighter future that is possible by embracing the darkness. It is a clarion call for change that reminds us of the importance of preserving our natural environment and the delicate balance of life on earth.
Weight: 358g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847927156
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