Electro smog
Not visible, but always there!
Electro smog or e-smog describes the entire electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields. This creates numerous environmental impacts that we humans cannot see.
Our apartments, houses, offices are interspersed with a network of technical installations. Various electromagnetic fields are emitted from electrical cables, household appliances, television and radio sets, machines and computers.
Electro smog affects our organic functions to a far greater extent than was imaginable years ago. Due to our high-tech life, we are exposed to alternating electromagnetic fields every day.
The different types of electro smog are:
- Electric alternating fields (low frequency)
These fields are the result of electrical voltage that is present in lines and devices when connected to the mains – even when no electricity is flowing: e.g. sockets, switched off electrical devices.
- Alternating magnetic fields (low frequency)
These fields are the result of (electrical) current flow in switched-on electrical consumers, lines, transformers, power supplies.
- Electromagnetic waves (high frequency)
The waves originate from transmitters such as mobile radio, television, radio, radar and some kitchen, game and office equipment (microwave, Bluetooth, WLAN).
- DC electric fields (electrostatics)
They can be found on screens, synthetic fibers such as carpets, curtains, plastic surfaces or veneers.
- DC magnetic fields (magnetostatic)
These fields are created by direct current from trams, railways, photovoltaic systems, and magnetic metals.