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Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, Apr.-June 2006; 88(2): 287-299

The incidence of electromagnetic pollution on the amphibian decline: Is this an important piece of the puzzle?

Miércoles 2 de agosto de 2006 · 1353 lecturas

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.
Keywords: Athermal effects, electromagnetic pollution, effects on amphibians, microwaves, phone masts