HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0986.306 2018-2020 Hawaii County Council: The future of Hawai'i's ecosystem is in your hands.. Support 678-20.
5G along with other forms of electromagnetic radiation have proven to negatively affect bee
populations. Bees are essential for the pollination of endemic and native Hawaiian plants.
Therefore, with the construction of 5G technology, Hawai'i will experience an accelerated rate
of extinction of native Hawaiian pollinating insects and endemic rare plant species. To preserve
Hawai'i's rich biodiversity, please support Resolution 678-20.
"Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from modern cellphone towers is largely comprised of high-
frequency radio waves or microwaves. The adverse biological effects of EMR from cellphone
towers have been observed in birds, bees, and humans. The associated decline in fruit-eating
seed dispersers such as wild birds and in insect pollinators such as bees could have serious
consequences for human food production." From the book Current Understanding of Apoptosis -
Programmed Cell Death. Article title: Electromagnetic Radiation from Cellphone Towers: A
Potential Health Hazard for Birds, Bees, and Humans.
Attached documents:
• Pollinators at Risk. EMF Safety Network.
http://emfsafetynetwork_org/honey-bee-says-stop-5 g/
• Electromagnetic Fields and Colony Collapse Disorder of the Honeybee Electrotechnical
Review 2019.
https•//pdfs semanticscholar org/fa87/aRl d3410242ah 169h 124c358d8 I ca38907ed pdf
• Electromagnetic Radiation from Cellphone Towers: A Potential Health Hazard for Birds,
Bees, and Humans. Current Understanding of Apoptosis: Programmed Cell Death 2018
https J/www_intechopen_com/booksLcurrent-understanding-of-apoptosis-programmed-
cell-death/electromagnetic-radiation-from-cel In -towers-a-potential-health-hazard-
for-birds-bees-and-humans
• Impact of Mobile Phones on the Density of Honeybees. African Journal of Zoology 2011.
http•//citeseerx ist psu edu/viewdoc/download7d.oi=I0 1 1 675 7886&rep=rep 1&type=pdf
• Electromagnetic radiation of mobile telecommunication antennas affects the abundance
and composition of wild pollinators. Journal of Insect Conservation 2016.
https://www_researchgate_net/publication/301647025_Electromagnetic radiation of mob
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The harmful effects of EMFs on nature are scientifically
based and have been under reported for over a decade.
Here are just a few facts most people would like to know.
• Technology is quite literally destroying nature.—
with electromagnetic radiation from power lines and cell Impact on Birds and Bees
towers...SG could increase threat 2010
*DUO to electromagnetic smog,
. 180 scientists and doctors from 35 countries have honeybees are often unable to
signed a recommendation for a 5G moratorium, return to their hives(HarIV, 2000.
F„ore,201);9trm &Komat 2010tp1),?On)k
• SG increases body temperature of insects.Pro Nolo:a,2019 the resulting massive loss of workers
then leads to a colony collapse 6e4,
• A$30 million US National Toxicology Program(NTP) 'lost eat-2006,',Shama and Kumar 2010,,
study in 2018 found-clear evidences that cell phone which Is why electromagnetic
radiation is linked to cancer. radiation has been suggested as one
— unprecedented exposure interferes with the natural potential cause of colony collapse
d isorder(CCD) 2009;Uhlt,)201 li*
functioning of humans,animals,and plants.
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• -Birds disappearing mysteriously...bees under threat. documented nest abandonment,
...increasing evidence EMF pollution such as cell towers, plumage deterioration and death.
Lab studies of chick embryos
cell phones,cordless phones and wifi is a factor:
Dt„Andrew Cioldswottkity,2009 or eir(15,,014t,04,4,44TOVId ft4F Poltoik)r) documented heart attacks and
death.i/o phi) iou
EMFs can cause cancer.
And Coriberg„2011i) iSntfrittli 20161 114tos.201S) EMFs evoke aversive behavior,
developmental anomalies and
. Electromagnetic Fields A'Credible Threat'To Wildlife mortality in studied animal groups.
Joel NI,Moskoteilti,Ph.D...Pr inc t,pa SKieluftt totte,rna,tiortak 2018 ,
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,Reduce EMFs to Protect Animals, Plants and Humans!
Joanna WYSZKOWSKA',Przernyslaw GRODZICK111, Ma rein SZCZYGIEL2
NJ col au s Copernicus University(1),Silesian Univetsity of Technology,(2)
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Electromagnetic Fields and Colony Collapse Disorder
of the Honeybee
Abstract The abroot disappearance of the bees that pollinate crops is a significant subject of recent study One theory points to the development of
IsiecoMMUJI1090ons technology and an increases number of eledrornagnetic held SWIMS as a possible cause of the phenomenon ThAs paper
pawls the mulls of pnaliminaty studies ot honeybee exposure lo extremely tow frequency electromagnetic field(50.Hz, 1 mT 7 mr)
Straszczettle.Nagle znAanie mat',Mrs zapylais uprawy,jest iednym z istolnych lematow ostatnich bodan Edna z teoni wskazuJe no.nanita
ielekorouriasql izwiekszenie bcaby trOdel pole elektornagnatycznago isko moltiwe przyczyne tego ziawisira Artykul prezentuie wymlo wstQpnych
&gran nod eltspozycle ',sada& rniOdnych no pole eieldromagnetyczne o ityjallowo niskiei czestoffiwaci (50 Hz 1 mT 7 rroT) (Polo
*Mkt cmagnetyczno 1 nape),masowage ginifela parczoly ntlochte
Keywords:electromagnelic fields,honeybee,colony collapse disorder,behaviour change
34ows kluczowe:pole elekiromagnetyczne,pszczota rniodna,zespel masowego giniecia pszczolymiodnej,zmiany w ractimaniu
Introduction previous study also indicates the potential impact of ELF-
ilioney bees (Apis mellifera L.) are the most important EMFs on insects leading to physiological and behavioural
pollinators of many agricultural crops worldwide.The abrupt changes as well as increased levels of stress proteins[18,
dedine in pollinator abundance and diversity is not only a 191
conservation issue but also a threat to crop pollination. This Several pieces of research have shown that the bees'
problem is one of the most popular among recently behaviour changes near power lines. The honey bee hives
conducted studies. Theories involving mites, pesticides, exposed to high voltage transmission lines showed
gIckial warning,and genetically modified crops, have been increased motor activity, abnormal propolisation, reduced
proposed, but all have drawbacks, Another possible cause weight gain of hives, queen loss, impaired production of
of that phenomenon is the development of queen cells, a decrease in sealed brood chambers, arid
telecommunications technology and the increasing number poor winter survival. These are all effects that could be
of electromagnetic field sources(1-4j. caused by the poor acquisition of food sources @rod
It is assumed the electromagnetic fields(EMFs)interfere metabolic inefficiencies Cognitive behaviour and flight,
with beesnavigation systems, preventing the home-loving therefore, are not the only types of behaviours modified by
species from finding their way back to their hives. Colony EMFs that lead to colony level stress. The results suggest
Collapse Disorder (CCD) occurs when a hive's inhabitants that ELF-EMFs may represent a prominent environmental
suddenly disappear, leaving only queens, eggs and a few stressor for honey bees, with the potential impact on their
immature workers.The vanished bees are never found but orientation and motor abilities, which could, in turn, reduce
are thought to die singly,far from home[2], their ability to pollinate crops[1-4].
As with many other eusocial animals, honeybees have a The aim of our study was to determine the influence of
fascinating ability to sense the Earth magnetic field and use acute exposure to 50 Hz ELF-EMFs at levels of 1 mT, and 7
it for the spatial orientation, The presence of organized mT, found within 1 m of the overhead power lines, on the
magnetic nanoparticles in bee bodies is well documented forager honeybee locomotor activity and their survival.
and indicated as a possible magnetic detector [5-14].
Magnetoreception is applied by be during their waggle
dances [15]. This kind of communicative dance is Mate de I and Methods
performed by bees in the hive's interior, in complete Animals
darkness, to inform other workers about potential food Experiments were performed on worker honeyb s
sources, in swarming colonies, dances provide information (Apis mallets carnica F,). Only the oldest bees in the
regarding the new nest location, and when to move in.The colony, performing their tasks outside the hive (guard and
honeybees have a sensitivity to the Earth's magnetic fed foraging bees) and manifesting circadian rhythm of
poles and lines, and they use the information about the locomotor activity [20], were collected from hives of the
location and orientation of the hive entrance relative to the apiary located near Torun, in Central Poland. Insects
direction of the EMF force lines. Many experimental data walking at the hive entrance were caught in July 201 7. The
confirm a spatial orientation loss and behavioural studied honeybee groups were kept in the isolated room
disturbances in the honeybee colonies, whose location and (under the temperature of 30°C) in plastic boxes covered
orientation to the Earth's magnetic field direction and poles with glass lids, under LD 1:2:12 photoperiod conditions.
were modified[2,9]. Altogether, 99 worker honeybees were divided into 22
Besides natural EMFs, an important factor in the groups and six experimental series,
environment is man-made EMFs, which are stronger than
those of the natural origin by many orders of magnitude. In EMF Exposure
this study, we focused on extremely low frequency (ELF) ELF-EMFs (with a dominant magnetic component)were
EMFs,whose principal man-made sources are high-voltage generated using a 19 cm (inner diameter) coil(Elektronika i
transmission lines and all devices containing the current Elektromedycyna$p,J.; Poland). The coil and variac power
carrying wires, induding the equipment and appliances supply produced homogeneous (8%), sine-wave alternating
used in the industry, and at home. electromagnetic fields at 50 Hz and with intensities ranging
Recent studies have shown that chronic exposure to ELF from 0.1 to 8 mT, Magnetic flux densities were measured
EMFs act as a major stress factor in animals [16, 17]. Our with a Magnetometer (Model GM2, Alphalab Inc., USA) A
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Chapter 8
Electromagnetic Radiation from Cellphone Towers: A
Potential Health Hazard for Birds, Bees, and Humans
Cha nda Siddoo-AtAfal
dditRndI in,formatioh is a ,ailable at the erai of the chapter
httplidx.doi.orgrl 0.5772 lin,techopen.760B4
Abstract
Microwave sickness syndrome was first identified in the 1950s by Soviet researchers,
Symptoms included headache,fatigue,ocular dysfunction,dizziness,and sleep disorders.
The main clinical manifestations were dermographism, tumors,blood changes, reproduc-
tive and cardiovascular abnormalities, depression,irritability,. and memory impairment.
Later in the 1970s, American researchers reported similar findings, Electromagnetic radi-
ation(EMR)from modern cellphone towers is largely comprised of high-frequency radio
waves or microwaves,The adverse biological effects of EMR from cellphone towers have
been observed in birds, bees, and humans. The associated decline in fruit-eating seed
dispersers such. as wild birds and in insect pollinators such as bees could have serious
consequences for human food production. in addition to noting this possible indirect
effect of microwave radiation, a direct effect on human health was evaluated, According
to a new approach to cancer risk assessment, based on an apoptotic model of carcinogen-
esis,it was determined that proximity to EMR from cellphone towers may pose a poteitial
cancer risk in humans since microwave radiation can induce various apoptotic pathways
leading to cell death in transformed human cell lines,The stimulation of centilar apoptosis
resulting in deregulated cell proliferation is being increasingly linked to cancer and may
provide a possible mechanism,for microwave radiation carcinogerieflis,
Keywords:electromagnetic radiation, microwave radiation,radiofrequency radiation,
microwave radiation carcinogenesis„apoptosis
1. Introduction
The electromagnetic spectrum consists of ionizing and nonionizing radiation. Ionizing radia-
tion includes ultraviolet (UV) rays, X-rays, and gamma (T) rays. Electromagnetic radiation
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Impact of mobile phones on the density of honeybees
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Department ol Zoology,S.,N.Co4ege,Koliam-ii91001, Keraka,India.E-mat-sainudeenpaltazhyaholmail.com„
AcceprAA 3 Semernber,,
,illipiculture has developed into an Important industry n ndia as honey and bee-wax have become
common products..Recently, a sharp decline In population el"honey bees has been observed in Kerala.
Although the bees are atliceptitile to diseases and attacked by natural enemies like wasps, ants and
wax moth, constant vigilance on the part of the bee keepers can overcome these adlverse conditions..
The present plonge In population (< 134.011 was not doe to these reasons. It was caused by man due to
unscientific proliferation of towers and mobile phones.
Key words:Beetrexhagnelic radiation.,apaceltve,colony collapse(Meander.
tfiTRODUCTIONI
Bees and other insects have euromed and evolved their hwes. The thriving hives suddenly Felt with only
complex immune system on this ptanet over a span of queens, eggs and hive bound immature worker bees.
millions of years_ It is nal topica that they would now Thus -elecirlyno!nelic radiation exoosure provides a
suddenly die OW now due to diseases and natural better explanation fee' Colony Collapse Disorder i:CCD)
parastes. This suggests another lector has been than Mier theories.. The at al CCD n nclia has
introduced to their,emmonment that disrupts their immune followed the rapid development ,o1 cell phone towers,
system.,. This man made tactor is the mobile towers arid which cause ablitirepherc eleclramapinetic radiation,
mobile phones. Insects.and other small animals would hatvally be the
The pubic is rl being informed ,o1 the threat due to first to obviously be affected by this increase in ambient
dekberale atterVis on the part of mobile phone makers radiation arice naturally they have ,smager bodies and
to mask the direct causal relationship. Over the past hence less flesh to be penetrated by exposure to
several months a cadre of scientists,Parried by the deep microwaves. The behavioral pattern of bees alters when
pciakets al the mobile phone industry, has suggested they are in dose proximity to mobile phones and towers
viruses, bacberia, and pesticides are to blame for the The vettistied tees are never found, but thought to the
unprecedented honey bee ,dedline. Rather than °Nicely singly tar tom home. Bee keepers were told that several
assessing the problem.,the industry is dealing with it as a hives have been abruptly abandoned. It toviers and
pokitics and public rePabon iproblerns thus manipulating ntobte phones increase' the honey bees might be wiped
perceeban at the appropriate remedy. Sadly, this out in len years. Radiation of 90C1,MHz.is highly bioactive,
deceptive practice n business as Lista! for the mobile causing significant Me/nation in the ph!,,,s,ologice
phone intkistry. function of kving organisms cay„ 197'51.
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biological or cinemical there would be a pattern of .
epidemic spread, Observers would be abbe to trace the
spread of bee disappearance from a source similar to the ows,
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Electromagnetic radiation of mobile telecommunication antennas
affects the abundance and composition of wild pollinators
A. Li/aro"'•A. Chronil •T.Tschettlini J. DeVale7.1 C. Maisoutas3•
T. Petanklou'
Received: 9 October.Z11115/Aeorpted: 17 April 2016
Springer hiternational Publishing Switzerland 2016
Abstract The exponential increase of mobile telephony whereas the abundance of underground-nesting wild bees
has led to a pronounced increase in electromagnetic fields and bee flies unexpectedly increased with EMR,The effect
in the environment that may affect pollinator communities of EMR on the abundance of remaining flies differed
and threaten pollination as a key ecosystem service, Pre, between islands. With respect to species richness, EMR
vious studies conducted on model species under laboratory only tended to have a negative effect on hoverflies in
conditions have shown negative effects of electromagnetic Limnos. As EMR affected the abundance of several insect
radiation (EMR) on reproductive success, development, guilds negatively, and changed the composition of wild
and navigation of insects. However, the potential effects pollinators,in natural habitats,it might also have additional
that widespread mobile telecommunication antennas have ecological and economic impacts on the maintenance of
on wild pollinator communities outside the laboratory wild plant diversity,crop production and human welfare,
microcosm are still unknown. Here we studied the effects
of EMR from telecommunication antennas on key wild Keywords Bee flies Beetles, Butterflies Distance to the
pollinator groups. (wild bees,hoverflies„ bee flies, remain- antenna ,Electromagnetic smog - EMR Hoverflies
ing flies, beetles, butterflies, and wasps). We measured Species richness Wasps, , Wild bees
EMR at 4 distances (50, 100, 200 and 400 m) from 10
antennas (5 on Limnos island and 5 on Lesvos Island,
eastern Mediterranean, Greece), and correlated EMR vat- introduction
ues with insect abundance and richness (the latter only for
wild bees and hoverflies). All pollinator groups except Pollinators play an important functional role in most ter-
butterflies were affected by EMR. In both islands, beetle, ries:trial ecosystems. and provide a key ecosystem service
wasp, and hover fly abundance decreased with EMR, that is vital to the maintenance of wild plant communities
and agricultural productivity (Klein et al. 2007; Klemm
et al.2007;Potts et al.2010).Over the past decade,several
Fiecteonde mgmtementary material The online version of this studies have warned about the decline in r.,/ollirmitors
artic le 4dni: 0.1007/s Mi-016-9 8(8-8)con tains supplementary (Biesmeijer et al, 2006; Pauw 2007, Goulson et at NA',
material,which is available to anthorizei users.
Burkle et al. 2013)and the serious consequences.this may
A.Ulan) have (e,g. Ashman et al. :2004; Burkle et al. 2013). This
amparo.lazir() imed ea si c.es pollinator lass has been related to an th ropo ge ni c dist ur-
bances such as alterations in land use, habitat loss and
Laboratory of Biokrography uid tkology,Department of
eography, University of tlye ArFan, University Hill, climate change (Kearns et al
G , 1998; Aguilar et al. 2)06;
81.100 Mytilene, Greece Hegland et al. 2009; Potts et al. 2010). At the same time„
Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies,CAliquel the use of mobile telephony has grown exponentially dur-
Margas 21,07190.1.':'.sporles,Balearic Islands,Spain ing recent years, resulting in a pronounced increase in
Department of Environment, University of the Aegean, electromagnetic fields in the environment. Detrimental
University Hill,81100 Myti.kne, Greece effects of electromagnetic exposure have been shown for a
ished hal i he, 26 April 206 4J Springer