Light pollution, or excessive artificial light in our environment, is increasingly recognised as a major driver of environmental change and a growing topic of concern. Research has shown that different species react in unique ways to artificial light at night, making predictions about how these effects play out in entire communities of species difficult to determine. Understanding and reducing the negative effects of light pollution on our ecosystems is pressing work, especially as the world continues to change. This collection of studies aims to dive deeper into how light pollution affects the natural environment. Here, papers investigate light pollution ecology at various environments and scales, from single processes to whole communities, to better understand the relationship between light pollution, ecological balance, and human influence. The ultimate goal is to gain insights to help maintain a balanced ecosystem in our ever-brightening world.

Read a blog post by Guest Editor Colleen Miller about the theme issue.

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