And, while 5G developers are seeking to create a network that has fewer environmental impacts than past networks, there is still room for improvement and the consequences of 5G should be considered before it is widely rolled out. 5G networks use technology that has harmful effects on birds, which in turn has cascading effects through entire ecosystems. Additionally, the manufacturing and maintenance of the new technologies associated with 5G creates waste and uses important resources that have detrimental consequences for the environment. The 5G network will inevitably cause a large increase in energy usage among consumers, which is already one of the main contributors to climate change. In addition, the proliferation of new devices that will use the 5G network that is tied to the acceleration of demand from consumers for new 5G-dependent devices will have serious environmental consequences. The main environmental issues associated with the implementation of the 5G network come with the manufacturing of the many component parts of the 5G infrastructure. In a time when the environment is at its most delicate, overlooking these impacts is extremely risky for future generations. However, while companies from countries such as the United States and China are competing to be the first to deliver 5G to the consumer, the environmental impacts of the new network are being overlooked. The new network, called 5G, promises to give faster speeds and a higher capacity for the use of more devices. Beginning 2020, the fifth generation of wireless technology is expected to be widely implemented throughout the world.