The PLAN-B review of light and noise pollution impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services

by PLAN-B | Mar 2, 2026 | blog, research

This PLAN-B report collates and evaluates some of the available evidence for light and noise pollution impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem services. The review demonstrates that: (i) both light and noise pollution impact terrestrial wildlife; (ii)...

Europe at night from space

by PLAN-B | Dec 17, 2025 | blog, research

Europe shines brightly at night, as seen in this mosaic created from over 7000 pictures taken by astronauts on the International Space Station. This is the first nighttime mosaic of Europe in colour ever produced with calibrated space images.  The composition...

PLAN-B Survey on social and psychological drivers of pollution

by PLAN-B | Nov 7, 2025 | blog, research

We invite you to take part in our online survey. We want to better understand your views on light and noise pollution. Survey Why are we doing this survey? The societal context of noise and light pollution is an important part of PLAN-B. Given that human activities...

PLAN-B Research in Split: Raúl Pérez Parras Presents Key Advances in Automated Georeferencing of Nighttime ISS Images

by PLAN-B | Jul 15, 2025 | blog, research

The PLAN-B project continues to expand its horizons and strengthen its international presence. Last week, our colleague Raúl represented the team at the 10th SPLIT REMOTE SENSING HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL, held in Split (Croatia), a leading event in the...

Citizen science illuminates the nature of city lights

by PLAN-B | Jul 3, 2025 | blog, research

A new article has been published in Nature cities by Team Nachtlichter describing the use of citizen science methodologies for monitoring light pollution across Germany, Team Nachtlichter. Citizen science illuminates the nature of city lights. Nat Cities 2, 496–505...

[Report] Recommendations for Large-Scale Monitoring of Artificial Light At Night

by PLAN-B | Jul 1, 2025 | blog, research

A new report about ALAN (Artificial Light At Night) has been published by one of our consortium members researchers, Alejandro Sánchez De MIguel. Abstract Artificial light at night (ALAN) has become a widespread pollutant with profound ecological, cultural, and...