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The 5G Technology Is New And Promises To Revolutionize Global Communication
5G is already being officially launched in several countries around the world. In Brazil, Anatel is working to make the technology available to Brazilians as quickly as possible. However, what is the environmental impact of this technology and is there any risk to health?
As expectations rise for G5, which promises mobile internet up to 100 times faster than current internet, researchers express concerns about potential harm it may cause to humans and the environment.
The Portal IE Published A Long Article On The Topic
5G is eagerly awaited; however, rumors and fake news about the topic can generate resistance from the population. In 2018, for example, a news report claimed that hundreds of birds died during a test of the technology in the Netherlands. However, it was proven that the information was false.
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China surprised the world by transforming mountains into a 3.6 GW “water battery” with 12 reversible 300 MW turbines, pumping water uphill when there is surplus energy and returning electricity to the grid when wind and sun disappear.
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For the first time in history, 900 quilombola and riverine families in Marajó will have electricity — teams take solar panels by boat to communities without roads.
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In 80 years building 22 thousand dams, Brazil impacted more than 4 million people — and the law approved in 2024 to protect those affected has not yet come into effect.
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China is building 5 cascade dams for $167 billion in Tibet — and the Motuo Project will have 70 GW of capacity, three times more than the world’s current largest power plant.
Many people question the safety of 5G because the technology uses extremely high frequency (millimeter wave scale), ranging from hundreds of megahertz to tens of gigahertz. Because it uses high frequency, the waves do not travel long distances, requiring that antennas be placed at a shorter distance than those of 4G.
With many more towers to ensure better G5 signal, people will live much closer to technology towers, meaning they will be more exposed to radiation. Government websites around the world guarantee that the technology is completely safe for the population.
The type of radiation emitted by 5G, even though it is at a very high frequency, is not ionizing. This means that it does not have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms.
Risk To The Environment
With many more towers for 5G transmission at its best quality, much more energy will be needed to keep them operating. As the transition to 5G takes place globally, there will certainly be a significant increase in consumption at a global level. Today, energy is one of the main contributors to climate change.
What Are The Benefits Of 5G
1- Much Faster
5G is much faster than 4G. With the technology, you will be able to stream live videos on your smartphone anywhere in 4K. Additionally, download speeds can reach 20 Gbps.
2 – Better Transmission Quality
As the technology uses frequencies that are not yet crowded, the internet will be much faster, more stable, and without distortions.
3 – 5G With Lower Latency
Since 5G has a larger bandwidth than 4G, you will be able to connect more devices to the same internet port.
4 – Revolution
5G is so innovative that it promises to revolutionize the way we communicate. With internet at the speed of light, you will be able to do everything you want on your smartphone.
Minister Speaks About Investments In 5G
According to Fábio Faria, Minister of Communications, Brazil will have huge investments due to 5G: “We need to hold the auction soon because there are over 40 million people without internet, who depend on it to work, study, stay in touch; to receive emergency aid and to get information. The sooner we hold the auction, the sooner we will connect these people, providing them with the minimum conditions for digital and social inclusion.”
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