Light Pollution

One of the ideas that we have is on light pollution.

There was a discussion held in the afternoon together with Philemon's brother, Philip, on light pollution.

Some of the points discussed:

• The general awareness of light pollution in South-East Asia (SEA) is low ; However, in some US states, they are doing very well at curbing light pollution
• Light pollution occurs when excessive and unnecessary light is spilled out, harmining the environment, animals
• Light pollution disrupts astronomy studies and have a harmful effects on migratory birds

Here is a basic overview of the activity we can do:

• Organise a talk for students on light pollution (Rationale being to raise awareness of light pollution)
• As mentioned earlier, light pollution affects astronomy studies. Therefore, we can have a star-gazing session and we can learn more about the effects of light pollution on astronomy studies. (Philip mentioned that we can tie in with the JC astronomy club)
• Tentative date for star-gazing should be on 25th May (Time to prepare, get response)

That's roughly the activities for now. More will be brainstormed and implemented.

Wei Pin

We are destroying the environment now. In the future, the environment destroys us.