Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick

Charles Ward · 24th November 2010, 02:46 AM

I found this today:

Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick
All deciduous trees in the Western world are affected

Quote:

Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick
All deciduous trees in the Western world are affected
René Schoemaker, Webwereld Netherlands

Radiation from Wi-Fi networks is harmful to trees, causing significant variations in growth, as well as bleeding and fissures in the bark, according to a recent study in the Netherlands.

All deciduous trees in the Western world are affected, according to the study by a group of institutions, including the TU Delft University and Wageningen University. The city of Alphen aan den Rijn ordered the study five years ago after officials found unexplained abnormalities on trees that couldn't be ascribed to a virus or bacterial infection.

Additional testing found the disease to occur throughout the Western world. In the Netherlands, about 70 percent of all trees in urban areas show the same symptoms, compared with only 10 percent five years ago. Trees in densely forested areas are hardly affected.

Besides the electromagnetic fields created by mobile-phone networks and wireless LANs, ultrafine particles emitted by cars and trucks may also be to blame. These particles are so small they are able to enter the organisms.

The study exposed 20 ash trees to various radiation sources for a period of three months. Trees placed closest to the Wi-Fi radio demonstrated a "lead-like shine" on their leaves that was caused by the dying of the upper and lower epidermis of the leaves. This would eventually result in the death of parts of the leaves. The study also found that Wi-Fi radiation could inhibit the growth of corn cobs.

The researchers urged that further studies were needed to confirm the current results and determine long-term effects of wireless radiation on trees.

Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick - Digital Lifestyle - Macworld UK

Has anyone seen evidence of this?

Apocalypsse · 24th November 2010, 05:28 AM

Hmm, gotta expect some side affects from our technology now. Although it is impossible to control in the urban areas, 99% of the major cities and their suburbs are covered by WiFi.

Eric Frei · 24th November 2010, 06:30 PM

Well, they said mobile phones did not cause brain tumours, then they say they might .... now the trees are affected.

GREENEE · 24th November 2010, 08:03 PM

Oh no,
This is terrible, but predictable. On a microscopic level anything is possible. Were all getting fried now by something.

Rickytree · 23rd December 2010, 02:16 PM

How about the mechanical cellphone that cost 2.2 million? There making these stupid smart phones so fast and can't keep up. Damn texting morons! Everytime I see a texter while their driving they get the Nathan P3 Singing a tune for them.

24th November 2010, 05:28 AM	#2
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick Hmm, gotta expect some side affects from our technology now. Although it is impossible to control in the urban areas, 99% of the major cities and their suburbs are covered by WiFi.

24th November 2010, 06:30 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,996	Re: Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick Well, they said mobile phones did not cause brain tumours, then they say they might .... now the trees are affected. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th November 2010, 08:03 PM	#4
GREENEE Sappling Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 24	Re: Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick Oh no, This is terrible, but predictable. On a microscopic level anything is possible. Were all getting fried now by something.

23rd December 2010, 02:16 PM	#5
Rickytree Sappling Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 9	Re: Study finds Wi-Fi makes trees sick How about the mechanical cellphone that cost 2.2 million? There making these stupid smart phones so fast and can't keep up. Damn texting morons! Everytime I see a texter while their driving they get the Nathan P3 Singing a tune for them.

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