So you may know LED lights are efficient right? Yes they are efficient, but there are several problems.

1. White light can attract bugs from trees, this does not happen with the Sodium (Orange streetlights), which can make it more dangerous for drivers and can attract predators, which can reduce insect populations.

2. White light creates significant glare, when driving, the light can create significant glare, this does not happen with the sodium lights.

3. White light also does not illuminate the fog as well. When driving in fog, white light can create immense glare which can create extreme light pollution both with fog and without. This can make deter nocturnal animals.

4. Low pressure sodium lights, are incredibly efficient, and they emit practically no light pollution, as the color Is orange.

5. If you want light pollution almost completely non existent, consider adding metal shrouds or skirts to the light, so the light is only directed down and not off to the side.

6. Low Pressure Sodium lights last about 5.25 years, since their average use is 18,000 to 25,000 hours (average is 13,000 hours), which does mean you have to replace them more often, but however, LED fixtures need the entire housing replaced, with these sodium light housings, you keep the fixture but replace the bulb, which makes it even more environmentally friendly, as there is less plastic waste. These bulbs use no plastic.

7. Low Pressure sodium (LPS) also look a lot nicer and look better to the human eye, which scientific studies show more variation of color can make humans happier.

8. Low Pressure Sodium lights are more efficient than a high powered “Corn Cob” LED that produces the same amount of light. It is a myth that LEDs are usually higher quality, as many can age and turn purple after 3 years of use, due to the phosphor coating wearing off.

9. Light Pollution can reduce scientific studies involving telescopes.