by PLAN-B | Oct 2, 2026 | blog, research
Anthropogenic noise pollution is a growing threat to terrestrial ecosystems, but how do animals actually perceive sound? To address this critical question, researchers from the European PLAN-B project participated in Forum Acusticum 2026, held from September 8 to 11...
by PLAN-B | Aug 24, 2026 | blog, research
We are thrilled to share a major international milestone in the study and monitoring of light pollution. MapBiomas, a pioneering open and collaborative platform that transforms satellite data into long-term information on environmental and land-use changes, has...
by PLAN-B | May 4, 2026 | blog, Regulation, research, Sin categoría
In December 2025, a report (in Dutch) on light pollution was published (https://publicaties.vlaanderen.be/view-file/80205), prepared by a consultancy firm commissioned by the Department of Environment of the Flemish Region. The title of the report is “Vlaanderen...
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)...
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...
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...
