Electric and magnetic fields
All of us, across the globe, are constantly exposed to countless sources of electric and magnetic fields—cell phones, Wi‑Fi routers, radios, TV signals, antennas, satellites and so forth. Our environment is also full of electromagnetic radiation from natural sources, including light from the sun and the ionizing radiation that comes from the Earth and the cosmos.
Electric and magnetic fields – In daily life
Natural or produced by our electric appliances, these fields are an integral part of our everyday lives. Every one of us. We’re all in it together!
Duration: 4 minutes 8 seconds
Find answers to your questions
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Understanding how they work
How do they work?Electric and magnetic fields are all around us. We come in contact with them daily. But what exactly are they, and what do they do? Find out more about these invisible phenomena.
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Their health impacts
Are they dangerous?What about workers who are in contact with electricity on a daily basis? And what about the general population, people with pacemakers or implantable automatic defibrillators, or pregnant women? After more than 40 years of research and investigations, the conclusions are reassuring.
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Their sources and exposure limits
To what am I getting exposed?Where are we exposed to electric and magnetic fields? Is there a maximum recommended exposure time for the general population? A distance we need to respect? Let’s look at the recommendations suggested by international organizations.
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Their environmental impacts
Do they affect plants and animals?On a smaller scale, do electric and magnetic fields have an impact on plants and animals? Studies have been conducted to determine how they affect vegetation, bees and livestock.
Plan a trip to the Électrium
The Électrium is the place to learn all about electricity and electric phenomena, with its many amusing interactive models, its well-informed and dynamic guides and its fascinating videos. Located in Sainte‑Julie, on Montréal’s south shore, the Électrium is the interpretation center par excellence for the whole family to find out all about electric and magnetic fields! And for those who love unusual wildlife, you don’t want to miss out on the electric eel!
