LightAware seeks to raise awareness about the effects of artificial lighting on human health and wellbeing.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined April 2016
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RAC, College of Optometrists, LightAware - at RING lab to see how Headlights can be tested, to see if we can reduce the dazzle @CollegeOptomUK @Rhodos @RingAutomotive @LightAware1
LightAware is now featured in the New Scientist!
Our dedicated trustee Dr John Lincoln has highlighted the wider health impacts of LED lighting.
John’s full letter is available to read on their website - newscientist.com/letters/361…
A picnic in the park. A family beach trip. A weekend heatwave.
Small summer moments we take for granted. However for those with light sensitivity they can cause anxiety and discomfort.
More research is needed to understand the physical symptoms of sun and heat sensitivity.
LightAware has joined the Broadcast 2040+ campaign to urge UK Media Minister Ian Murray to protect terrestrial TV into the 2040s.
Find out more about the campaign here:
lightaware.org/lightaware-jo…
@LightAware1 campaigns for light sensitive people and healthy light for all. Please help us to support the socially and digitally excluded by nominating us for the Movement for Good award and the chance for £5000 for the charity. Thank you!
movementforgood.com/draws/sp…
Please support LightAware in our campaign to prevent the digital exclusion of those sensitive to lights, computer screens and mobile phones.
lightaware.org/digital-inclu…
Digital ID makes life impossible for people with light sensitivity. Everyone has a right to an offline life.
The Government consultation into Digital ID is open - please add your comments here: gov.uk/government/consultati…
Drivers say dazzling headlights problem is getting worse
The latest RAC driver survey published today revealed that 94% of the 1,745 respondents get dazzled by the headlights of oncoming vehicles. media.rac.co.uk/too-bright-t…
Brake lights are also a problem, with four-in-10 drivers (38%) saying they get dazzled by the brake lights of vehicles in front of them. In addition, a quarter of drivers with adaptive driving beam systems think they increase the risk of dazzle to other road users.
Almost all drivers want to see something done, with 87% supportive of the Government’s plan to conduct more research into the issue and the same proportion wanting changes to headlight regulations to improve the situation.
Please join lightaware.org to help our campaign.
Why streetlights blazing into your bedroom might put you at risk of insomnia, cancer and heart disease pressreader.com/uk/the-mail-…
Health warnings about blue LED lights were first issued ten years ago. The US Medical Association says they can inhibit the body’s ability to produce melatonin – a sleep regulator and powerful antidote to prostate and breast cancers that are dependent on hormones.
Outdoor christmas lights - please by thoughtful lightaware.org/outdoor-chris…
Read the UK Government's response to the digital ID petition. petition.parliament.uk/petit…
