environmental protection

This regulation provides for the protection of nature from the harmful effects of light pollution, the protection of living spaces from disturbing illumination due to the lighting of uncovered surfaces, the protection of people from glare, the protection of astronomical observations from the glare of the sky and for the reduction of the consumption of electricity from light sources that cause light pollution.

(44a) Scientific evidence suggests that artificial light negatively impacts biodiversity. Artificial light can also impact human health. When preparing their national restoration plans under this Regulation Member States can consider to stop, reduce or remediate light pollution in all ecosystems.