diff --git a/environment_main.lua b/environment_main.lua
index 75f5b7a..489e3fe 100644
--- a/environment_main.lua
+++ b/environment_main.lua
@@ -5,13 +5,21 @@ environment = peripheral.wrap("left")
 
 local function  runMonitor()
     while true do
-        print("Running Environment Monitor")
         local rads = environment.getRadiationRaw()
         print("Radiation Level: " .. rads)
+        sleep(1)
     end
 end
 
 local function run()
+    while not modem do
+        print("Waiting for modem signal...")
+        sleep(1)
+    end
+    while not environment do
+        print("Waiting for environment signal...")
+        sleep(1)
+    end
     parallel.waitForAll(runMonitor)
 end