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Article Dans Une Revue Environmental Science and Technology Letters Année : 2023

Addressing Wildlife Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields: Time for Action

Laura Recuero Virto
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Marek Czerwiński
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Arno Thielens
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Kirsty J Park
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With the rapid global expansion of mobile communication networks and the introduction of new radiofrequencies, especially above 6 GHz with the emergence of 5G/6G technology, there is an urgent requirement to investigate and tackle the possible effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field emissions on wildlife. Here, we highlight (i) the pressing need for robust research on this topic, (ii) the inadequacy of existing guidelines from the International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, which solely address human health, and (iii) the lack of attention given to wildlife exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic field levels when creating and/or restoring wildlife habitats and deploying new radiofrequency electromagnetic field sources. We call for a common worldwide agenda that would prioritize research on wildlife exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and for an independent international organization to address this issue. Finally, we provide key recommendations aimed at reducing wildlife exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields while awaiting further evidence.
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hal-04361837 , version 1 (10-01-2024)

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Jérémy S P Froidevaux, Laura Recuero Virto, Marek Czerwiński, Arno Thielens, Kirsty J Park. Addressing Wildlife Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields: Time for Action. Environmental Science and Technology Letters, 2023, ⟨10.1021/acs.estlett.3c00795⟩. ⟨hal-04361837⟩
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