Five Fast Facts: Is 5G bad for the environment?

Breaking through the 5G bias on both sides.

Since its rollout, 5G has been a source of excitement and controversy in the world of telecommunications and science, respectively.

Governmental bodies like the CDC and EPA claim it’s safe, some scientists say it is detrimental to our health and environment. Is 5G bad for the environment?

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TL;DR

Short answer: The 5G rollout requires a lot of electricity. In the United States, much of that electricity still relies on natural gas and fossil fuels. Higher demand for energy = more gas & oil = more environmental issues.

The novel technology still requires a lot more research and historical data to make rigid assertions about its health impacts, but we do know that 5G radiation can impact the behavior of insects like the honeybee.

Five Fast Facts

1. 5G emits high-frequency (millimeter wave) between 30Ghz and 300Ghz, so antennas must be in closer proximity to each other to provide clear reception.
2. Over 215 scientists from 40 different countries appealed to the United Nations for urgent action to reduce the EMF (electromagnetic field) exposure emitting from wireless sources.