The incidence of electromagnetic pollution on the amphibian decline: Is this an important piece of the puzzle?
Author:
Alfonso Balmori a
| Affiliation: | a Direccion General del Medio Natural, Consejer a de Medio Ambiente, 14, 47014 Valladolid, Spain |
DOI:
10.1080/02772240600687200
Publication Frequency:
8 issues per year
Published in:
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry,
Volume
88,
Issue
2
April
2006
, pages 287
- 299
Subjects:
Chemistry;
Environmental & Ecological Toxicology;
Environmental Health;
Environmental Sciences;
Pollution;
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Previously published as:
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry Reviews
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Abstract
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.
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| Keywords: Athermal effects; electromagnetic pollution; effects on amphibians; microwaves; phone masts |
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