Project
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Funded by The Leverhulme Trust.
The recent, rapid increase of artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF) in natural environments has recently been identified as one of a major emerging issue threatening biodiversity. Yet, there are currently insufficient data for an evidence assessment. Using bats (vertebrates) and bumblebees (invertebrates) as model species, I aim to test the potential impacts of EMF arising from power lines and the commissioning of 5G wireless technology on biodiversity. This work is of broad applied value as there is an urgent need to quantify the effects of EMF on biodiversity so that we can mitigate any negative effects.
Total award value £88,288.95
Researcher, BES
Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences
Article
A species-level trait dataset of bats in Europe and beyond
Froidevaux JSP, Toshkova N, Barbaro L, Benitez-Lopez A, Kerbiriou C, Le Viol I, Pacifici M, Santini L, Stawski C, Russo D, Dekker J, Alberdi A, Amorim F, Ancillotto L & Barre K (2023) A species-level trait dataset of bats in Europe and beyond. Scientific Data, 10 (1), Art. No.: 253. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02157-4
Article
Froidevaux JSP, Jones G, Kerbiriou C & Park KJ (2023) Acoustic activity of bats at power lines correlates with relative humidity: a potential role for corona discharges. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 290 (1995), Art. No.: 20222510. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2022.2510