Time to reassess our priorities?

Although it could be unconnected, I'd like to draw people's attention to the similar unexplained felling of apparently healthy trees in other areas - most notably, Sheffield.

These appear to be in relation to the coming 5G network as trees, especially those with large canopies, are considered obstacles to the short-signal range and leaves can impede the millimetre waves.

5G isn't simply a continuation of 4G. 5G uses weapons-grade microwave technology that is also employed in 'active denial systems' (or painful crowd control).

Although microwave frequencies have serious implications for all life, from humanity to birds and pollinators, it is a key component in the "internet of things" and the "smart grid" and so is being rolled out without adequate safeguards or public consultation.

The sheer number of new masts (which The Telegraph estimated as 400,000 in 2017) should be cause for concern alone.

If trees are being felled just to enable faster downloading speeds, isn't it time to reassess our priorities?

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