VANCOUVER. The BC Teachers' Federation could start considering exceptions for educators who don t want to be around Wi-Fi Internet systems in schools.
The union will now adopt the World Health Organization s stance on the effects of ''radio frequency'' and ''electromagnetic'' fields as a possible carcinogen, with the intention to ''take pragmatic measures to reduce exposure.''
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/sciencetech/archives/2013/03/20130320-071346.html
For more details see:
http://www.citizensforsafetechnology.org/RESOLUTION-PASSED-AT-BCTF-Annual-General-Meeting,2,3018
Wi Fi Opponent Runs For School Board Seat
Morrison, a rare book dealer, filed a federal lawsuit against Portland Public Schools in 2011 to force officials to remove its wireless installations, claiming long-term exposure to Wi-Fi is detrimental to one s health.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/03/franklin_high_parent_who_sued.html
Fight fat before WiFi in BC schools
Pretty useless, ignorant editorial about Wi Fi but some very interesting comments sent in by readers.
http://www.tricitynews.com/opinion/199579961.html
Google to Deliver Deep Dangerous Radiation to Schools
''White spaces'' are bands of unused television spectrum that let signals travel farther and penetrate more deeply into buildings (
http://www.bgr.com/2008/11/05/usage-of-the-white-space-spectrum-gets-the-nod-from-the-fcc/ ) than the standard 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi spectrum bands.
http://bgr.com/2013/03/25/google-white-spaces-wi-fi-396584/
WiFi in Ross Valley Schools
Should we be concerned for the future health of our children, and the teachers?
http://sananselmofairfax.patch.com/blog_posts/wifi-in-ross-vallley-schools-should-we-be-concerned-for-the-future-health-of-our-children-and-the-teachers
School Board says WiFi safe, others not so sure
''We are putting our most precious thing, our children, underneath an industrial router for six hours a day,'' said Wash. ''God knows what the long-term health effects could be.''
http://www.mississauga.com/news/article/1603964--school-board-says-wifi-safe-others-not-so-sure
Robert
Staffroom Confidential: Wi Fi in schools
Should schools be installing wifi to enable the use of wireless devices? My answer is no, but this is a hot topic with a lot to think about.
http://www.staffroomconfidential.com/2013/04/wifi-in-schools.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+StaffroomConfidential+(Staffroom+Confidential)
Informant: Martin Weatherall
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LA Teacher s Union Resolves to Protect Schools from Electromagnetic Radiation
http://takebackyourpower.net/?wysija-page=1&controller=email&action=view&email_id=51&wysijap
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Wi-Fi in schools more powerful and risky
