Light Pollution | Orkney Seafayre - lighting energy waste

Colin Dunn

2005

Orkney Seafayre - lighting energy waste

Orkney Seafayre
Grimbister
Finstown
Orkney

Judging by the 8 days I recently spent on Orkney, the external lights around this building (there's another on the seaward side of the building) are left on 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Though there may be an argument for some light needed for security at night (doubtful, though, as there is a house only 30 yards away and intruders would be spotted immediately), having them switched on in daytime is simply a waste of money and energy. Seafood is usually marketed as a natural 'eco' food which depends on a healthy environment, so it seems strange that a company that trades in this business sector should be so careless about energy waste and light pollution.
Picture Added on 16 October 2005.

Comments

What an exciting holiday you must have had. Get a life and enjoy the scenery around the islands next time.
Added by Bob on 24 April 2009.

Thanks Bob. Yes, I had a lovely holiday, and the scenery was amazing. That's one of the reasons why I thought it such a pity that it was being spoiled by needless and easily avoided light pollution. It doesn't really take a lot of effort to switch a light off, and makes such a difference.
Added by Colin (Editor) on 24 April 2009.