The Health Risks From
5G Small Cell Wi-Fi Antennas
The Health Risks From
5G Small Cell Wi-Fi Antennas
About Health Risks to Bees and Birds
Q: What about the effects of the densification of 5G small cell Wi-Fi antennas in residential neighborhoods on wild birds and pollinators?
A: Americans for Responsible Technology (ART) reports: “Scientists have found that insects like honeybees can be dramatically affected by high frequencies associated with 5G. These higher frequencies can raise the bee’s internal temperature, leading to changes in behavior and physiology, with unknown and unpredictable results.” ART also reports: “RF (radio frequency radiation) can disrupt the magnetic “compass” that many migrating birds and insects use, causing disorientation and possibly disrupting migration patterns.”
Bees are major pollinators, performing an essential role in dispersing the pollen of the plants we need to survive. In fact, around ⅓ of the food produced globally relies on pollinators, and honeybees are responsible for pollinating about 80-90% of plants we use for food.
So, setting human health risks to the side for a moment, ask yourself if you’re willing to risk our honeybees and birds just so you can download a video game or streaming movie about 40-50 seconds faster than you can now. (Didn’t think so.)
Bees have a built-in GPS and use the position of the sun, the earth’s magnetic field, and their own memories of landmarks to navigate and find their way back to the hive. EMF interferes with their innate GPS, rises body temperature inducing brain-fog and exhausting bees.
“Once all the bees are gone, mankind will only last four more years.” ~ Albert Einstein
🐝 Some Interesting Facts About Bees 🐝
1. Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible!
2. Did you know bees are essential for growing many of our foods? They pollinate about one-third of the food we eat, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
3. Did you know honey has natural healing properties? It can help soothe sore throats and even speed up the healing of wounds and burns due to its antibacterial qualities.
4. Did you know bees produce a tiny amount of honey in their lifetime? A single worker bee produces only about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her entire life, but together they make a lot!
5. Did you know bees communicate through dancing? They perform a “waggle dance” to tell other bees where to find the best flowers.
6. Did you know honey can help your brain? It contains antioxidants that may support brain health and improve memory.
7. Did you know beeswax, made by bees, is used in many everyday products? It’s found in things like candles, lip balm, and even some types of food packaging.
8. Did you know honey can be a natural energy booster? It provides a quick source of energy because it’s packed with natural sugars.
9. Did you know there are over 300 types of honey in the United States alone? The flavor, color, and aroma depend on the flowers that bees visit.
10. Did you know that beekeeping helps many communities around the world? It provides income, supports agriculture, and helps improve food security in many regions.
11. Did you know honey can be used as a natural preservative? Because of its antibacterial properties, honey has been used to preserve fruits and other foods for centuries.
12. Did you know that some bees can recognize human faces? Studies have shown that honeybees can remember and recognize human faces, much like they remember different flowers.
13. Did you know honey can improve your sleep? A spoonful of honey before bed can promote relaxation and better sleep by raising insulin slightly and allowing tryptophan to enter the brain.
14. Did you know bees are colorblind to red? Bees can see ultraviolet light, which humans can’t, but they can’t see the color red. Instead, they see it as black.
15. Did you know honey can help with seasonal allergies? Consuming local honey is believed by some to help build immunity to local pollen and reduce allergy symptoms.
16. Did you know that royal jelly, produced by worker bees, is fed to all bee larvae? However, only those destined to become queens are fed royal jelly throughout their development.
17. Did you know honey has different medicinal uses in various cultures? For example, in Ayurvedic medicine, honey is used to treat digestive issues, and in ancient Egypt, it was used to treat wounds.
18. Did you know bees have a built-in GPS? They use the position of the sun, the earth’s magnetic field, and their own memories of landmarks to navigate and find their way back to the hive.
19. Did you know honeybees are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans? They are unique in their production of honey, which has been a staple in human diets for thousands of years.
20. Did you know that honey can vary greatly in taste and texture? The type of flowers the bees pollinate affects the flavor, color, and texture of the honey. Some honey can even be creamy or spicy!
You can do something about it!
CALL TO RESIDENTS OF MARIN COUNTY
Write a short email to your District’s Supervisor
Tell your supervisor that:
You support the 5G small cell antenna ordinance drafted by attorney Andrew Campanelli, which will:
• Strengthen Marin County’s existing Title 22 ordinance;
• Give County officials the tools they need to refute telecom industry lawsuit threats with confidence; and
• Responsibly protect Marin County residents, wildlife, and the environment, including the vulnerable, unspoiled charm of Marin’s hidden villages, historic towns, rolling hills and agricultural lands we all cherish.
If other than Supervisor Rodoni / District 4, please cc him on your email as Dennis is also president of the Board of Supervisors this year.
Say No to Small Cell Wi-Fi Antennas Near Your Home
Email addresses for Board of Supervisors
DISTRICT 1: Mary Sackett (mary.sackett@marincounty.gov)
(Includes the majority of the City of San Rafael, and unincorporated Lucas Valley, Marinwood, and Santa Venetia)
DISTRICT 2: Katie Rice (katie.rice@marincounty.gov)
(Includes Fairfax, San Anselmo, Ross, Larkspur, southwest San Rafael, Kentfield, Greenbrae, Oak Manor, and Sleepy Hollow)
DISTRICT 3: Stephanie Moulton-Peters (stephanie.moultonpeters@marincounty.gov)
(Includes Sausalito, Floating Homes, Marin City, Tam Valley, Almonte, the majority of Mill Valley, Alto-Sutton Manor, Strawberry, Tiburon, and Belvedere)
DISTRICT 4: Dennis Rodoni (dennis.rodoni@marincounty.gov)
(Includes Coastal West Marin – Muir Beach, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, Olema, Point Reyes Station, Inverness and Inverness Park, Marshall, Tomales, Dillon Beach; the inland rural corridor – Nicasio, Chileno Valley, San Geronimo Valley, and west Novato; and parts of east San Rafael, San Quentin, Corte Madera, Larkspur, and the unincorporated area of Mill Valley)
DISTRICT 5: Eric Lucan (eric.lucan@marincounty.gov)
(Includes the majority of the City of Novato, and the unincorporated areas of Bel Marin Keys, Loma Verde, Black Point, Green Point, Rush Creek/Atherton Corridor, and Indian Valley)
Board of Supervisors’ Districts
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