Dear Dr. Alan Pounds,
I was wondering if you have given the idea - that it is actually the electromagnetic radiation from cell phone towers and other sourses of electromagnetic radiation that is killing the frogs throughout the world - any more thought since I last contacted you over a year ago? The following study and article offer additional evidence that this is indeed the case.
Kind regards,
Art KAB
The incidence of electromagnetic pollution on the amphibian decline: Is this an important piece of the puzzle?
A bibliographical review on the possible effects of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) from wireless telecommunications on living organisms and its impact on amphibians is presented. The technical characteristics of this new technology and the scientific discoveries that are of interest in the study of their effects on wild fauna and amphibians are described. Electromagnetic pollution (in the microwave and in the radiofrequency range) is a possible cause for deformations and decline of some amphibian populations. Keeping in mind that amphibians are reliable bio-indicators, it is of great importance to carry out studies on the effects of this new type of contamination. Finally, some methodologies that could be useful to determine the adverse health effects are proposed.
http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/content/v53686w44787310r/
Cell phone tower radiation may be killing plants and animals
Chandigarh, March 12: Ever wondered where the butterflies, some insects and birds like sparrows have vanished? Well, your constantly ringing cell phones could be responsible for this.
A study conducted by three departments of Panjab University has found that cell phone towers are the dominating source of electromagnetic radiations in environment in the city and this could lead to diseases in plants and animals.
The study was conducted by Centre for Environment and Vocational Studies, Department of Botany and Department of Zoology from December 2005 to September 2006. Dr V P Sharma, Dr R K Kohli, Dr H P Singh, Dr D R Batish and Dr Upma Bagai were involved in the study.
It was found that there are 199 mobile towers in the 52 sectors and industrial areas in the city. Of these, 74 per cent are present in the Southern sectors and the remaining in the northern ones. The measurement of radiations was done at 100 metres, 200 metres and 300 metres with the help of RF Field Strength Meter at heights ground, 4 feet and 5-6 feet level.
Dr Kohli says the electromagnetic radiations generate heat. Due to this, the microorganisms present in the soil near it would be killed. This in turn harms those organisms which feed on them. It disturbs the ecological cycle.
The towers continuously transmit radiations even when nobody is using a cell phone. In the city, the maximum radiation content was found in Sector 46. It was 97,926 micro watt/square metre. The minimum of 564 micro watt/square metre was in Sector 1. Radiations were found to be maximum at 5-6 feet and minimum at ground level.
Prof Kohli says a petition has been filed by a Gujarat-based NGO in the Supreme Court, saying the maximum permissible limit should be less than 10 micro watt/square metre.
Another conclusion of the study is that though the power density of the electromagnetic radiations is less than the recommended safe levels, even at this level, diseases can be induced.
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=226423
Related news:
National Geographic: "Buzz Kill: Wild Bees and Flowers Disappearing, Study Says"
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/07/060721-bee-study.html
State: "Scientists ask: Where are all the bees?":
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/03/03/State/Scientists_ask__Where.shtml
--- "J. Alan Pounds" wrote:
Art,
Many thanks for your message. Interesting. I'll have to
think about this.
Cheers,
Alan
J. Alan Pounds, Ph. D.
Resident Scientist
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
Santa Elena, Puntarenas 5655-73
Costa Rica
(506) 645 5019
goldtoad@racsa.co.cr
on 2/2/06 4:01 AM, Art KAB at emfrefugee@gmail.com wrote:
Dear J. Alan Pounds:
One thing that has gone hand in hand with global warming and the extinction of frogs has been the proliferation of cell phone towers. Where I live in Japan, I have noticed that we cannot find any frogs in areas with high electromagnetic radiation (AKA electrosmog), especially those of the microwave frequencies emitted by cell phone towers.
We find frogs in places that are out of range of cell phones or where there is very little microwave radiation. It might be something that you might want to also look at.
Kind regards,
Art KAB
I was wondering if you have given the idea - that it is actually the electromagnetic radiation from cell phone towers and other sourses of electromagnetic radiation that is killing the frogs throughout the world - any more thought since I last contacted you over a year ago? The following study and article offer additional evidence that this is indeed the case.
Kind regards,
Art KAB
The incidence of electromagnetic pollution on the amphibian decline: Is this an important piece of the puzzle?
A bibliographical review on the possible effects of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) from wireless telecommunications on living organisms and its impact on amphibians is presented. The technical characteristics of this new technology and the scientific discoveries that are of interest in the study of their effects on wild fauna and amphibians are described. Electromagnetic pollution (in the microwave and in the radiofrequency range) is a possible cause for deformations and decline of some amphibian populations. Keeping in mind that amphibians are reliable bio-indicators, it is of great importance to carry out studies on the effects of this new type of contamination. Finally, some methodologies that could be useful to determine the adverse health effects are proposed.
http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/content/v53686w44787310r/
Cell phone tower radiation may be killing plants and animals
Chandigarh, March 12: Ever wondered where the butterflies, some insects and birds like sparrows have vanished? Well, your constantly ringing cell phones could be responsible for this.
A study conducted by three departments of Panjab University has found that cell phone towers are the dominating source of electromagnetic radiations in environment in the city and this could lead to diseases in plants and animals.
The study was conducted by Centre for Environment and Vocational Studies, Department of Botany and Department of Zoology from December 2005 to September 2006. Dr V P Sharma, Dr R K Kohli, Dr H P Singh, Dr D R Batish and Dr Upma Bagai were involved in the study.
It was found that there are 199 mobile towers in the 52 sectors and industrial areas in the city. Of these, 74 per cent are present in the Southern sectors and the remaining in the northern ones. The measurement of radiations was done at 100 metres, 200 metres and 300 metres with the help of RF Field Strength Meter at heights ground, 4 feet and 5-6 feet level.
Dr Kohli says the electromagnetic radiations generate heat. Due to this, the microorganisms present in the soil near it would be killed. This in turn harms those organisms which feed on them. It disturbs the ecological cycle.
The towers continuously transmit radiations even when nobody is using a cell phone. In the city, the maximum radiation content was found in Sector 46. It was 97,926 micro watt/square metre. The minimum of 564 micro watt/square metre was in Sector 1. Radiations were found to be maximum at 5-6 feet and minimum at ground level.
Prof Kohli says a petition has been filed by a Gujarat-based NGO in the Supreme Court, saying the maximum permissible limit should be less than 10 micro watt/square metre.
Another conclusion of the study is that though the power density of the electromagnetic radiations is less than the recommended safe levels, even at this level, diseases can be induced.
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=226423
Related news:
National Geographic: "Buzz Kill: Wild Bees and Flowers Disappearing, Study Says"
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/07/060721-bee-study.html
State: "Scientists ask: Where are all the bees?":
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/03/03/State/Scientists_ask__Where.shtml
--- "J. Alan Pounds"
Art,
Many thanks for your message. Interesting. I'll have to
think about this.
Cheers,
Alan
J. Alan Pounds, Ph. D.
Resident Scientist
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
Santa Elena, Puntarenas 5655-73
Costa Rica
(506) 645 5019
goldtoad@racsa.co.cr
on 2/2/06 4:01 AM, Art KAB at emfrefugee@gmail.com wrote:
Dear J. Alan Pounds:
One thing that has gone hand in hand with global warming and the extinction of frogs has been the proliferation of cell phone towers. Where I live in Japan, I have noticed that we cannot find any frogs in areas with high electromagnetic radiation (AKA electrosmog), especially those of the microwave frequencies emitted by cell phone towers.
We find frogs in places that are out of range of cell phones or where there is very little microwave radiation. It might be something that you might want to also look at.
Kind regards,
Art KAB
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