Is any type of electromagnetic energy dangerous?

Answer 1

Yes:

• microwaves can cook you without you even noticing heat
• IR radiation can cause burns
• UV radiation can cause sunburns and skin cancer
• X-rays can cause radiation sickness, cancers, anemia, and death
• gamma rays can cause radiation sickness, cancers, anemia, and death

No:

• microwaves can cook your food quicker and more efficiently than the stove
• IR radiation from the Sun can keep you warm
• UV radiation creates Vitamin D and can help sterilize things
• X-rays can help doctors diagnose injury and illness
• gamma rays can aid doctors with diagnostic imaging and detect smuggled items
• electricity is of great value to our economy

Its all a matter of degree and proper management.

Answer 2

Yes, certain types of electromagnetic energy can be dangerous, such as ionizing radiation from sources like X-rays and gamma rays, which can damage cells and DNA. Non-ionizing radiation, such as visible light and radio waves, is generally considered safe in everyday exposure levels. However, prolonged and intense exposure to even non-ionizing radiation, such as from UV rays or microwaves, can still have harmful effects on the body.