God Help Us — Save The Bees

Could 5G Be Harming Our Bees? Let’s Talk About a Plan to Save Them in Garland!

Here in Garland, Texas, our bees are in crisis—two-thirds of honeybee colonies were lost across Texas in 2024. We all know about threats like pesticides and habitat loss, but there’s a growing concern that’s harder to see: 5G and electromagnetic fields (EMF). As a local working with Bee Hippie, I’m exploring a crowdfunding campaign to protect our bees from this potential threat, and I want your input! Below, I’m sharing research from top experts to raise awareness and start a conversation about how we can save Garland’s bees together.

Is 5G a Threat to Our Bees?

Bees use magnetoreception to navigate and communicate, but the rise of 5G towers and EMF from wireless tech could be disrupting them. With Garland’s urban growth and new 5G infrastructure, this issue hits close to home. Leading researchers with a passion for saving bees are uncovering alarming evidence. Here’s what they’ve found—and why we’re considering a crowdfunding campaign to act on it.

1. Dr. Arno Thielens: 5G’s Impact on Bee Bodies

Who He Is: Dr. Arno Thielens, a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Ghent University, is a researcher at KU Leuven, Belgium, dedicated to understanding how EMF affects wildlife.

What He Found: His 2020 study showed that bees absorb up to 570% more radiation at 5G frequencies (2–120 GHz) compared to older networks like 4G. This could harm their navigation, behavior, and survival, especially in cities like Garland.

Why It Matters: Dr. Thielens’ research suggests 5G’s higher frequencies are a new risk for our bees, urging us to explore solutions like shielding hives.

Resource: Dive into his study at Nature Scientific Reports.

2. Dr. Marie-Claire Cammaerts: Stressed-Out Bees

Who She Is: Dr. Marie-Claire Cammaerts, a PhD in Ethology from the Free University of Brussels, is a bee behavior expert committed to protecting pollinators from environmental harm.

What She Found: Her 2017 research found that EMF from mobile phones causes bees to avoid hives, show stress behaviors, and face colony collapse due to disrupted navigation.

Why It Matters: With 5G towers in Garland, her work pushes us to consider moving hives to low-EMF areas or shielding them.

Resource: Check out her studies at ResearchGate.

3. Dr. B. Blake Levitt: Ecosystem at Risk

Who She Is: Dr. B. Blake Levitt, a science journalist with decades of environmental research, works with the Environmental Health Trust to protect wildlife from EMF.

What She Found: Her 2022 review warns that rising EMF levels, especially from 5G, could harm bees through disorientation, reduced fertility, and DNA damage, threatening entire ecosystems.

Why It Matters: Dr. Levitt’s call for policy changes inspires us to push for bee-safe urban planning in Garland.

Resource: Learn more at Environmental Health Trust.

4. Dr. Claudia Notari: Real-World Stress

Who She Is: Dr. Claudia Notari, a PhD in Biology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, studies pollinator health to safeguard ecosystems.

What She Found: Her 2023 study showed bees near high-voltage power lines produce 50% more stress proteins and struggle with foraging and navigation due to EMF exposure.

Why It Matters: Her findings highlight the need for EMF-free zones in Garland to protect our bees.

Resource: Explore related research at PUCV Biology Department (contact for her study).

Could a Crowdfunding Campaign Save Our Bees?

The 2024 bee crisis in Texas is a wake-up call, and these experts’ findings make it clear that 5G and EMF could be part of the problem. I’m working with Bee Hippie to explore a crowdfunding campaign to protect Garland’s bees. Here’s what we’re considering:

• Shielding Hives: Using EMF-blocking materials to protect Bee Hippie’s relocated hives from 5G radiation.
• Monitoring EMF: Equipping volunteers with RF meters to map 5G radiation levels in Garland, finding safe spots for bees.
• Bee-Safe Zones: Planting native wildflowers like bluebonnets in low-EMF areas to create safe habitats.
• Community Education: Hosting workshops with Bee Hippie to share this research and inspire action.

We’re not launching yet, but we want to hear from you! Would you support a campaign to protect our bees from 5G? What ideas do you have to make Garland bee-friendly?

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How to Get Involved Now

Let’s start the conversation about saving Garland’s bees! Here’s how you can help:

• Share this post with friends, neighbors, or at Garland’s Downtown Market to spread the word about 5G’s risks.
• Contact Bee Hippie to join their workshops or volunteer for hive relocations.
• Tell us if you’d back a crowdfunding campaign—email us or comment below!
• Create a bee-friendly yard with native plants and EMF-free water sources (like shallow dishes with pebbles, changed daily).

More Resources to Learn About Bees and EMF

Dig deeper into protecting our bees:

• Bee Hippie: Local heroes saving hives and teaching us how to help.
• Texas Beekeepers Association: Tips for bee conservation in Texas.
• Native Plant Society of Texas: Find native plants to attract bees.
• The Bee Conservancy: Join community science to track bee health.

Let’s Save Our Bees Together!

Bees pollinate our crops and gardens, but 5G and EMF could be putting them at risk. Thanks to experts like Dr. Thielens, Dr. Cammaerts, Dr. Levitt, and Dr. Notari, we have the knowledge to act. Let’s discuss a crowdfunding campaign with Bee Hippie to protect Garland’s bees. Share your ideas, spread this post, and let’s make our community a safe haven for pollinators!

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