Increased exposure to pollutant aerosols under high voltage power lines

Fews, AP; Henshaw, D.L.; Keitch, PA; Close, JJ; Wilding, R. J.

doi:10.1080/095530099139115

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“…Atmospheric electric fields have been reported to cause behavioural changes in insects (Edwards, 1960a;Maw, 1962) and static electric fields up to 20 kV m -1 can be generated by equipment such as televisions. Underneath high voltage power lines, static electric fields can reach 11 kV m -1 at ground level and far higher at closer proximity to the power line (Fews et al, 1999a;Fews et al, 1999b). The results of the present study showed that avoidance and behavioural changes occurred in free-moving cockroaches confronted with static electric fields of 8 kV m -1 and above.…”

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Static electric field detection and behavioural avoidance in cockroaches

Newland

Hunt

Sharkh

et al. 2008

Journal of Experimental Biology

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SUMMARYElectric fields are pervasively present in the environment and occur both as a result of man-made activities and through natural occurrence. We have analysed the behaviour of cockroaches to static electric fields and determined the physiological mechanisms that underlie their behavioural responses. The behaviour of animals in response to electric fields was tested using a Y-choice chamber with an electric field generated in one arm of the chamber. Locomotory behaviour and avoidance were affected by the magnitude of the electric fields with up to 85% of individuals avoiding the charged arm when the static electric field at the entrance to the arm was above 8-10 kV m -1 . Electric fields were found to cause a deflection of the antennae but when the antennae were surgically ablated, the ability of cockroaches to avoid electric fields was abolished. Fixation of various joints of the antennae indicated that hair plate sensory receptors at the base of the scape were primarily responsible for the detection of electric fields, and when antennal movements about the head-scape joint were prevented cockroaches failed to avoid electric fields. To overcome the technical problem of not being able to carry out electrophysiological analysis in the presence of electric fields, we developed a procedure using magnetic fields combined with the application of iron particles to the antennae to deflect the antennae and analyse the role of thoracic interneurones in signalling this deflection. The avoidance of electric fields in the context of high voltage power lines is discussed.

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Static electric field detection and behavioural avoidance in cockroaches

Newland

Hunt

Sharkh

et al. 2008

Journal of Experimental Biology

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“…It was also argued that electromagnetic frequencies could produce negative health effects (Jayne, 2008). This was confirmed by Fews et al (1999) who demonstrated an increased deposition of harmful aerosols under 400kv and 275kv lines. Debrezion et al (2006) found a negative effect of distance to railways on property values, which they say is probably due to noise effects.…”

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Identifying Determinants of Residential Property Values in South London

May¹,

Corbin²,

Hollins³

2011

Review of Economic Perspectives

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This paper advances the academic work conducted on identifying some of the determinants of residential property values in different countries. Such determinants might include positive factors such as access to amenities, or negative factors such as high voltage overhead transmission lines (HVOTL). The objective explored here is to extend this research in the UK by considering the particular case of residential property values in South London. A number of determinants is considered, grouped and a model which explains the effect of the determinants on value is produced. The elasticities between property values and the distances from different determinants were also analysed to help highlight relationships between the determinants and residential property values. The results showed a relationship between residential property values and the determinants, and a relationship between the determinants themselves.

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“…A significant portion of these electrons is lost to the surrounding air as negative air ions. The amount lost will be amplified where sharp conductors are present, including dirt that has accumulated on the line, or pits in the line [Fews et al, 1999a].…”

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Corona discharge influences ozone concentrations near rats

Goheen

Gaither

Anantatmula

et al. 2004

Bioelectromagnetics

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Ozone can be produced by corona discharge either in dry air or when one electrode is submerged in water. Since ozone is toxic, we examined whether ozone production by corona near laboratory animals could reach levels of concern. Male rats were exposed to a corona discharge and the concentration of ozone produced was measured. The resulting concentration of ozone ranged from ambient levels to 250 ppb when animals were located 1 cm from a 10 kV source. Similar ozone concentrations were observed when a grounded water source was present. Possible explanations for, as well as concerns regarding, ozone production under these conditions are discussed.

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Increased exposure to pollutant aerosols under high voltage power lines

Cited by 51 publications

References 31 publications

Static electric field detection and behavioural avoidance in cockroaches

Static electric field detection and behavioural avoidance in cockroaches

Identifying Determinants of Residential Property Values in South London

Corona discharge influences ozone concentrations near rats

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