Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Ecological Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Electromagnetic fields are integral constituents of the ecosphere, contributing to defining the physical environment experienced by ecological systems, from organisms to ecosystems. Anthropogenic activities, through interference with natural fields or the generation of artificial ones, largely contribute to the electromagnetic environment, but the understanding of its interactions with biological and ecological systems is still rudimentary. Effects are often reported for specific organisms, but a general mechanistic framework has not been consolidated, and the cascade effects on higher levels of ecological complexity are not usually explored. With the fast pace of technological advancements and the potential increasing influence on environmental electromagnetic fields, investigating their role on the structural and functional characteristics of ecological systems, as well as developing sustainable solutions to minimize the impacts, should be prioritized. This Special Issue, titled “Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Ecological Systems”, aims to promote the advancement in our understanding of environmental electromagnetism by becoming a prominent platform for sharing novel findings, ideas, opinions and critical revisions of consolidated concepts in the field of environmental electromagnetism, with a special focus on the effects on organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. To this end, contributions from diverse fields, from ecology to physics, biology, engineering and social sciences, relevant to the topics of this Special Issue are welcome.

Dr. Daniela Baldantoni
Dr. Alessandro Bellino
Guest Editors

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