Lighting Education

Energy Efficiency – Learn why the claim of “LEDs are energy efficient”, is a false claim.

Why LED Light is Different – Learn the differences between LED light and light from traditional light sources.

The Failure to Regulate LEDs – See the timeline for how we got here.

The Harms of LEDs – LED light is not benign.

Vehicle Headlights – Learn why LED headlights are so blinding.

Street Lights – Learn about how blue-rich LED streetlights are considered an environmental carcinogen.

Flashing Lights – Learn how auxiliary vehicle flashing lights are hazardous to your health and why they are prohibited by US federal law.

Nuisance Lights – Learn strategies for addressing nuisance light light from your neighbor.

Chapters

Chapter 1 – Overview
Chapter 2 – Stars
Chapter 3 – Light-Eye-Brain
Chapter 4 – Physics of Light
Chapter 5 – Light Emitting Diodes
Chapter 6 – Human Health
Chapter 7 – Plants and Animals
Chapter 8 – Crime and Safety
Chapter 9 – Light Pollution
Chapter 10 – Color Temperature
Chapter 11 – Strobing, Blinking, and Flashing
Chapter 12 – Brightness
Chapter 13 – Flicker
Chapter 14 – Time of Use
Chapter 15 – Streetlights
Chapter 16 – Exterior Lighting
Chapter 17 – Interior Lighting
Chapter 18 – Vanity Lighting
Chapter 19 – Electronic Billboards
Chapter 20 – Vehicle Lights
Chapter 21 – Mobile Lights
Chapter 22 – Drones, Airplanes and Satellites
Chapter 23 – Regulation