In another world first, ARPANSA and Swinburne University have joined forces to produce a systematic map of the scientific evidence into the impact of radio waves on the environment.
The proposed protocol for the systematic map has been published in the Environmental Evidence Journal, outlining how the map will collate all the available evidence on the impact of radio waves.
The map will include peer-reviewed and grey literature published in English and will cover studies performed in the natural environment (in situ) and in a laboratory, cage, aquarium etc (ex situ). It will also help identify any gaps in research and priorities for future research to ensure the continued protection of the environment.
‘There is a great need for a systematic collation of all the available evidence on whether radio waves have a negative impact on animals and plants in the environment,’ said Associate Professor Ken Karipidis, Assistant Director, Health Impact Assessment at ARPANSA.
‘This work is particularly timely given the public concern over the impact of the 5G network and other telecommunications sources on the environment,’ said Associate Professor Karipidis.
The systematic map is being delivered under ARPANSA’s Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Program, which aims to promote health and safety and address misinformation about EME emissions.
Read more about this research on the ARPANSA website.
