Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Anthony
Gucciardi
The
electromagnetic radiation
(EMR) emitted from mobile towers is so powerful that it affects the biological
systems of birds, insects, and even humans. The study, released by the environment
ministry, called for the protection of flora and fauna by law.
'The review
of existing literature shows that the EMRs are interfering with the biological
systems in more ways than one and there had already been some warning bells
sounded in the case on bees and birds, which probably heralds the seriousness
of this issue and indicates the vulnerability of other species as well,' the
study found.
In September
of 2010, the ministry established a 10-member committee under Bombay
Natural History Society (BNHS) with director Asad Rahmani to study the impact
of cellphone towers on birds and bees. The group of experts reviewed 919
studies performed in India and abroad regarding the effects of cellphone
towers on birds, insects, animals, wildlife, and humans.
What the
group found was quite startling.
Electromagnetic
radiation may play a role in the decline of animal and insect populations
Of the 919
studies, a staggering 593 showed the negative impact of mobile towers on
birds, bees, humans, wildlife and plants. The experts even cited an
international study that pinpointed cellphone towers as a potential cause in
the decline of animal populations. They went on to say that there was an
urgent need to focus more scientific attention on the subject before it was too
late.
In addition
to calling for a law protecting urban flora and fauna from emerging threats of
electromagnetic radiation, the experts are also suggesting bold signs and
messages on the dangers of cell phone tower and radiation to be posted near the
position of cellphone towers.
'To prevent
overlapping high radiations fields, new towers should not be permitted within a
radius of one kilometre of existing towers. If new towers must be built,
construct them to be above 80 feet and below 199 feet … to avoid the
requirement for aviation safety lighting,' it said.
The negative
effects of EMR on life is something that has been ignored by health officials
and legislators for years. As cellphone subscriptions
outnumber the total number of US citizens, more and more mobile phone
towers are popping up around the globe. As the experts cautioned, it is
extremely pertinent that further independent research is conducted to highlight
the dangers of EMR.
http://www.activistpost.com/2011/10/cellphone-towers-emr-damaging.html
http://www.activistpost.com/2011/10/cellphone-towers-emr-damaging.html
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