The city of Helsinki, Finland, is home to a unique project called “The Night Project.” This project aims to create a network of “night-friendly” urban spaces that will support the resurgence of nocturnal wildlife. The project is a collaborative effort between the city’s environmental agency, the Helsinki University of Technology, and the Finnish Wildlife Agency. The Night Project is based on the premise that human activities have significantly disrupted the natural rhythms of the city, leading to a decline in nocturnal wildlife. This disruption is attributed to factors such as light pollution, noise pollution, and habitat fragmentation. Light pollution, for example, can make it difficult for moths to navigate and find food sources.

This study highlights the importance of darkness for pollinator activity. The study also found that the artificial light interfered with the natural circadian rhythm of the pollinators, disrupting their sleep patterns and affecting their foraging behavior. This disruption was evident in the study’s findings, where pollinators exhibited reduced activity and foraging efficiency. Furthermore, the study revealed that artificial light at night (ALAN) can negatively impact the reproductive success of pollinators.