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Hermosa Beach needs to correct the improperly installed LED streetlights. Below is a full report from the Council on Science and Public Health about the harm from High Intensity Street Lights. Proper installation recommendations include using low emission, 3000K lamps, shielding and dimming.
http://darksky.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/AMA_Report_2016_60.pdf
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Council on Science and Public Health recommends that the following statements be adopted, and the remainder of the report filed.
1. That our American Medical Association (AMA) support the proper conversion to community based Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, which reduces energy consumption and decreases the use of fossil fuels. (New HOD Policy)
2. That our AMA encourage minimizing and controlling blue-rich environmental lighting by using the lowest emission of blue light possible to reduce glare. (New HOD Policy)
3. That our AMA encourage the use of 3000K or lower lighting for outdoor installations such as roadways. All LED lighting should be properly shielded to minimize glare and detrimental human and environmental effects, and consideration should be given to utilize the ability of LED lighting to be dimmed for off-peak time periods. (New HOD Policy)
Hermosa Beach needs to correct the improperly installed LED streetlights. Below is a full report from the Council on Science and Public Health about the harm from High Intensity Street Lights. Proper installation recommendations include using low emission, 3000K lamps, shielding and dimming.
http://darksky.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/AMA_Report_2016_60.pdf
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Council on Science and Public Health recommends that the following statements be adopted, and the remainder of the report filed.
1. That our American Medical Association (AMA) support the proper conversion to community based Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, which reduces energy consumption and decreases the use of fossil fuels. (New HOD Policy)
2. That our AMA encourage minimizing and controlling blue-rich environmental lighting by using the lowest emission of blue light possible to reduce glare. (New HOD Policy)
3. That our AMA encourage the use of 3000K or lower lighting for outdoor installations such as roadways. All LED lighting should be properly shielded to minimize glare and detrimental human and environmental effects, and consideration should be given to utilize the ability of LED lighting to be dimmed for off-peak time periods. (New HOD Policy)