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Fundamental basis for all living creatures, mechanotransduction, is significantly endangered by periodic exposure to impulsive infrasound and vibration from technical emitters—in particular cardiovascular and embryological functions
Author: Bellut-Staeck, Ursula Maria
Abstract: Mechanotransduction is the common basis for all organisms for converting physical forces into biochemical and biological information. Ongoing PIEZO channel research confirms PIEZ0-I and II channels in numerous other tissues including outside the endothelium. The prerequisite for a inflammatory transformation of the endothelium is chronic oxidative and oscillatory stress, as vital regulatory processes depend on an uninterrupted laminar flow in the capillary system and the integrity of the endothelium. Vascular health, in turn, is closely linked to demand-driven NO . . .
More »Offshore wind energy: assessing trace element inputs and the risks for co-location of aquaculture
Author: Watson, Gordon; et al.
Abstract: Co-locating aquaculture with Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs) is a novel global energy sustainability policy driver. However, trace elements (TEs) from turbine corrosion-protection systems could generate significant ecosystem, economic, and human health risks. We calculate annual inputs for current European OWF capacity (30 GW) as: 3219 t aluminium, 1148 t zinc and 1.9 t indium, but these will increase ~12× by 2050, eclipsing known discharges. However, a paucity of industry data makes it impossible to compare water and sediment TE concentrations at operational OWFs . . .
More »Infrasound With Large Peak to Trough Blade Pass Harmonics in Two Houses Between Three Large Wind Turbine Facilities (WTFs) on the Northwest Coast of Norway and Two Single Health Cases and a Health Survey Near the WTF in Tysvær, Norway
Author: Crozier, Steven
ABSTRACT – The handling of sound pollution was to be transferred from the county governors in Norway to the municipalities in 2020. As chief medical officer on the small island of Frøya, pop. 5.500, that was to become my responsibility. The decision was made in late 2018 to complete the planned wind turbine facility (WTF) with 14 Vestas V136 turbines on Frøya. This brought on many local protests, one being the claim that infrasound from WTFs cause health problems. This seemed . . .
More »Offener Brief an politisch Verantwortliche zum Thema: Auswirkungen von technischem Infraschall auf die Gesundheit
Author: Stiller, Thomas; Kaula, Stephan; et al.
[Open letter from health professionals on the adverse effects of infrasound created by wind turbines] Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Wir, die Absender dieses Briefes befassen uns seit langem mit diesem Thema und stellen mit zunehmender Besorgnis fest: Die gesundheitlichen Risiken durch von technischen Anlagen wie z.B. Windraftanlagen ausgesendetem Infraschall werden aktuell sowohl in ihrer Schwere und ihrer epidemiologischen Bedeutung erheblich unterbewertet. Die bestehenden Normen zum Schutz der Bevölkerung entsprechen nicht den neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen und sind nicht mehr ausreichend. . . .
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