Abstract:
The paper includes an analysis and comments on the influences and the ecological impact that the high voltage power lines have on the environment and mentions the following major aspects: influences of the electric and electromagnetic fields with ecological and biological effects, the impact of the construction of the infrastructure of the high voltage power lines over the biotops that they cross and the nocive chemical effects (in case of an oil spill from the power stations). Environmental objectives and politics are also commented upon, as well as costs involved in environmental protection.
Keywords:
high voltage, effects, environment, electric, electromagnetic, pollution
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