"How Wireless Technology Makes it Hard to Be(e) a Bee"

by Melissa Hayes, M.S.

Jan 23, 2023

The Environmental Health Trust created an excellent infographic titled, “How Wireless Technology Makes it Hard to Be(e) a Bee.”

There are some interesting parallels between bee behavior and human behavior in response to non-native Electromagnetic Radiation.

“…the radiation emitted by our cell phones, cell towers, and wireless tech have been found to negatively alter bee behavior, induce biochemical changes, and impact bee reproduction.”
“The bees’ resistance to environmental stressors is weakened by wireless exposure.”
Source 1; Source 2

Infographic from the Environmental Health Trust about "How Wireless Technology Makes it Hard to Be(e) a Bee.

Infographic source: https://ehtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/wireless-stings.jpg

As we learned in the last post, climate science and public health are currently lacking exposure to this important overarching topic.

Here are two articles regarding the tragic decline in pollinators, which are essential for our food supply and ecosystem.

The articles sadly do not explore the confounding variable of non-native Electromagnetic Radiation.

Headline from Newsweek states, "Population of American Bumblebee Diminished by Nearly Percent Study Says"

To read the above article: https://www.newsweek.com/population-american-bumblebee-diminished-nearly-90-percent-study-says-1636758

Headline from The Guardian states, "Global pollinator losses causing 500,000 early deaths a year - study" — Image source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/09/global-pollinator-losses-causing-500000-early-deaths-a-year-study

To read the above article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/09/global-pollinator-losses-causing-500000-early-deaths-a-year-study

Non-Native Electromagnetic Radiation is an important missing link for our current environmental and societal challenges.

We need more journalists, scientists, doctors, public officials, and citizens of the world to join together and raise awareness of this important issue affecting wildlife and public health.

Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7

Please consider sharing this topic within your community.

The first step to creating change is the awareness it is needed.

shallow focus photo of black and white butterfly — Photo by Lenstravelier on Unsplash

If you’d like to learn more, the Environmental Health Trust recently created a new website devoted solely to the environmental impacts of modern technology: https://wirelessenviroimpacts.science
The new website was created in partnership with Prevent Cancer Now and Canadians for Safe Technology.
It includes an environmental research database: https://wirelessenviroimpacts.science/zotero-database

Additional Resources to Explore:

Published Research on the Adverse Effect of Wireless Technology and Electromagnetic Radiation on Bees: https://ehtrust.org/published-research-adverse-effect-wireless-technology-electromagnetic-radiation-bees
Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Birds: https://ehtrust.org/biological-effects-of-electromagnetic-radiation-on-birds
Research Studies on Impacts to the Environment from Wireless: Trees, Plants, Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife: https://ehtrust.org/research-studies-on-impacts-to-the-environment-from-wireless-trees-plants-pollinators-birds-and-wildlife
Simple Ways to Reduce Wireless Radiation: https://ehtrust.org/educate-yourself/ten-steps-to-safe-tech

Helpful Guides for Creating a Healthy Tech Environment in your Home, School, and Office: https://healthytechhome.org/factsheets

Infographic from the Environmental Health Trust: "Healthy Family Tips for Safer Technology." Suggestions include: Device on a table or desk; Keep at a distance; Airplane Mode; Work offline more often with pre-downloaded content; Use Ethernet connections; Switch to a corded mouse, headset, and keyboard. — Infographic source: https://ehtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Safer-Technology-Tips-For-Family-EHT-2020-1-1.jpg

We are all connected within our ecosystem.

Let us not forget while we still have the chance to remember.

Photo of leaf in the shape of a heart with incredible veining by Eyasu Etsub on Unsplash — Photo by Eyasu Etsub on Unsplash

Photo of a bee on top of a yellow wildflower. Photo by Gaurav Kumar on Unsplash — Photo by Gaurav Kumar on Unsplash

Photo of yellow and black bees with a honeycomb in the background. Photo by Meggyn Pomerleau on Unsplash — Photo by Meggyn Pomerleau on Unsplash

green and black humming bird flying — Photo by Geronimo Giqueaux on Unsplash

Published by Melissa Hayes, M.S.

Reclaimed Wellness, LLC

Contact to help raise awareness on this topic:

Website: https://reclaimedwellness.org

Email: reclaimedwellness@pm.me

Sunset over water in the subtle shape of a heart from Mother Nature. Colors are muted with grays and pinks. — Image source: https://reclaimedwellness.org

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