Group Members: Chesna Chummar, Mandy Liang, & Lily Zuss
New York City, a bustling metropolis, has become almost infamous for its light pollution. This is largely due to the highly populated spaces and the need for electricity to run the megacity. Light pollution, which leads to undue harm, has one effect: it confuses nocturnal insects about whether or not it’s nighttime. As residents
of the city, it is not only important to reduce light pollution for our own well-being, but for the natural residents of the city, too. We can start by investigating the extent of light pollution’s impact on the behavior of nocturnal insects.
