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magicarpet

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10. Possible health concerns involving Electro magnetic radiation fields
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 10:21 AM
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Introduction
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) and their effects on the health of humans and livestock have been a source of debate. Since the early 1970s, there have been concerns about EMFs and possible negative effects on health. Many scientists have conducted EMF research to determine if there is a link between exposure to EMFs and adverse health events, most notably cancer. These studies indicate that EMF exposure can have a biological effect, but the effect is not always negative. This effect depends upon the strength of the EMF and the duration of exposure. The majority of research in this area has focused on human subjects, and therefore data documenting the effects of EMF exposure and livestock production are limited. Increased installation of transmission lines in novel areas is occurring due to an increase in renewable energy generation from wind and solar production methods. Areas of the U.S. not typically involved in energy production are becoming energy exporters, requiring the construction of new high-capacity transmission lines. These lines are a common source of EMFs in the environment. This has renewed conversations and debate as to whether transmission line exposure carries increased risk of adverse health effects for humans and livestock in proximity to transmission lines.

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https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_b/B129/index.html

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