A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop a mobile phone mast being built in Littleover. Telecom giants O2 and Vodafone have put in a planning application to Derby City Council, stating that the 12.5-metre mast would provide better 3G coverage in the area. ...
I ve been rethinking that, however, since I read that a group of scientists associated with the World Health Organization classified cell phone radiation as a possible cause for some brain tumors. When I bought my first cell phone, I didn t have a ...
Energy minister dismisses health fears over B.C. Hydro 'smart' meters
Victoria Times Colonist
By Kathryn Burnham, Times Colonist June 3, 2011
BC Energy Minister Rich Coleman said Thursday there is little risk from radio frequencies emitted by BC Hydro's 'smart' meters despite health fears voiced by protesters in Victoria. ...
Angry owners blame smart meters as costly gadgets blow
Herald Sun
But electricity companies insist the meters are not responsible. Power surges, ageing and faulty appliances and even rats chewing wiring were potential culprits. Industry insiders confirmed some appliances did not work after a smart meter installation ...
Whitchurch-Stouffville residents Jim Bodanis, Emmett McDonnell and Nigel Turner, with Daniel and Christina Albi, don t want a cellphone tower, like the one behind them at Hwy. 404 and Aurora Road, erected in their rural neighbourhood...
June 5, 2011. The World Health Organization classifies radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic. What does this mean for Canadians?
After a week-long meeting in Lyon, France, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)?an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO)?classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (otherwise known as radiofrequency radiation or RFR) as a class 2B carcinogen, meaning that it is ?possibly carcinogenic to humans?. Lead and DDT are two examples in the same category, and both are banned for public use in Canada.
What does this mean for Canadians?
It means that Health Canada is obliged to go back to the drawing board and revise its guideline for radiofrequency radiation. The current Health Canada guideline is one of the least protective in the world?along with the United States and Great Britain.
It means that medical officers of health need to notify doctors of the potential carcinogenicity of devices that emit radiofrequency radiation: cell phones as well as the neighbourhood cell phone antennas; cordless phones; wireless baby monitors; smart meters for electricity, water and natural gas consumption; WiFi routers in homes, schools, offices and public places including coffee shops, buses, trains, airports, airplanes, hospitals, hotels as well as city-wide WiFi. Broadcast antennas and radar used by airports, marine and military installations also emit radiofrequency radiation.
At this stage, Health Canada is not conceding any increased danger.
'Health Canada s advice to Canadians remains the same. As long as exposures respect the limits set in Health Canada s radio-frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, the department has no scientific reason to consider exposure to low-level radio-frequency fields, such as those from cellphones or Wi-Fi, dangerous to the public,# it says.
What should Health Canada should be saying?
Siemiatycki says he d like to hear a change in tone and see action on the file.
'I am not sure what they would have said (before the classification), but I guess today they would have to say they are really doing it, that they are really looking into it. They should either stimulate additional research or they should look at preventive strategies that might not be disruptive to people or to society, or to give warnings, I am not sure. But they would need to look at this possibly in a more serious way than they did' before IARC s announcement this week.
A Month in Review. A lot has happened during the month of May in the EMR arena.
1. Scientists with strong Industry ties no longer tolerated as 'experts' on International Panel.
2. IARC classifies Radio Frequency Radiation is a Class 2B Carcinogen 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'.
3. The Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe (PACE) released a document entitled: The potential dangers of electromagnetic fields and their effect on the environment. Resolution 1815 (2011)
4. Research at Queen s University in Kingston documents that cell phone use may lead to low sperm quality and a decrease in male fertility.
5. Cell phone radiation causes piping (swarming) in bees.
6. Scientists who speak out about the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation are harassed.
Just last week the public was informed by the World Health Organization that cell phones could be a possible carcinogen. However, brain tumors may not be the immediate problem that needs to be addressed in relation to the dangers of cellular technology ...
A NUTHALL councillor has revealed her concern and frustration after a planning application for a telephone mast near to a school in the village was given the green light. ...
Dritter Versuch: Nach 2003 und 2009 möchte die Stadtverwaltung den Gemeinderat am Dienstag erneut davon überzeugen, dass Mobilfunkantennen auch auf ...
In fact the images show how phone giant T-Mobile has branched out into a new form of 'bio-technology'. This tree is a fake. It is actually a mobile phone mast. These pictures were taken by photographer Pete Lopeman in a residential area of Southcrest, ...
He was responding to a proposal by the Taiwan Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard Protection and Control Association that students under 15 years of age be forbidden from using cell phones, so as to reduce their exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic ...
MOE to hold hearings about cell phone use in schools
China Post
Citing the recent survey results released by the WHO s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Chen Jiau-hua, secretary-general of the Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard Protection and Control Association (TEPCA), asked the MOE to ...
MOE mulls over mobile phone ban for schoolchildren (Taiwan)
Wireless Federation
According to reports, Cheng Jiau-hua, the secretary-general of the Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard Protection and Control Association (TEPCA), has asked the ministry to restrict mobile phone use for children. Cheng also urged the National ...
Group calls for restrictions on child cell phone use
Radio Taiwan International
The Taiwan Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard Protection and Control Association (TEPCA) made the request at a press conference on Friday. That s because the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that long term use of cell phones can cause brain ...
Recently, the WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from mobile phones as possibly causing cancer in humans. Dr Holohan said there is general consensus that children are more ...
Die drei in Pfronten geplanten Sendemasten für das neue, digitale Funknetz für Polizei, Rettungsdienste, Feuerwehr und Katastrophenschutz kommen vor Ort nicht gut an. ...
The decision by the World Health Organization on Tuesday to classify non-ionizing radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' is an absolute game changer for our movement. This seemingly cautious statement by the ...
Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Daily report Newsroom America
It simply clicks with lots of people that radiation of any kind shot right into the brain ? including radio frequency electromagnetic radiation ? might be risky. WHO classified cell phone on the same list as lead, automobile exhaust, and coffee as a ...
Biological Effects of Other Wireless Technologies Also Raise Concern
Public News Service
After years of speculation, there is confirmation from the world s leading health body that minimizing cell phone use is a good idea, and scientists outside the World Health Organization (WHO) say other biological effects, beyond cancer, also are cause ...
Here is the latest from the Jack Etkin show Face to Face. Topic of discussion: the issues surrounding BC Hydro s new Smart Meters with long time EMF Consultant/Electrician Walt McGinnis. Included are some clips taken from the BC Hydro Open House where there was standing room only.
Mr. Hart sees Menlo Park s decision as a sign of things to come. 'As residents and elected officials become more aware of the health threat posed by wireless radiation, including cell phones, towers, wi-fi and smart meters, we expect that this is just the beginning of a widespread backlash against wireless technology,' he said.
The study consisted of 83 separate experiments, proving almost conclusively that the electromagnetic radiation confuses bees and makes it impossible for them to navigate. What does that mean? Well, if bees disappear, then so could we. ...
Please take a moment and let the President and your legislators know that you oppose the WIRELESS Broadband Initiative and the WIRELESS Smart Meter Stimulus Grants for the reasons above. (You may also want to contact Vice-President Biden and The First Lady. I believe you use the same form.)
There are people in the Bay Area who can no longer even enter entire cities
In addition to the expensive opt-out proposal, which would discriminate against the poor and disabled, please also remember that the CPUC is not in the process of 'allowing' opt-outs, but in the process of 'considering' allowing opt-outs. So PLEASE, do not put your trust in this process, and dont stop fighting back. We are not anywhere close to a decision on that right now, and anything can still happen. In fact, PG&E continues to install the meters unabated, and at an alarming rate, while their opt-out proposal is being considered.
There is an important, precedent-setting court victory, as far as opt-out is concerned, in Maine, where the utility has been told that they must allow opt-outs:
However, keep in mind that opt-out is considered a cop out by most of us, because it s not going to solve the problem:
*** There are people in the Bay Area who can no longer even enter entire cities, because the 'Smart' Meters have already been installed on houses throughout town. Because the meters operate as part of a mesh network, and many of the meters are communicating with each other, they cause electro-smog far beyond the homes where they are installed.
*** Also, people who live in apartment buildings can opt out all they want, but it s not going to make a dent if the other dozens of neighbors in the building don t also opt out.
*** Then there s the other problem with 'Smart' Meters that isn t being talked about very much so far. It s not just the RF radiation that's the problem, but also the Switching-Mode Power Supply, which is not alleviated by switching the meters from wireless to wired. Please read up more on this VERY IMPORTANT issue here:
In the California resistance many of us have come to the conclusion that our demand must be to retain our analog meters, not to negotiate for some mistakenly perceived of 'lesser' evil in the form of a wired Smeter version.
Here are some resources I sent to Laura s query on another list, in case people here might benefit from them as well:
For anyone who wants to get such an ordinance as Laura is talking about happening where you are, here s a list of California municipalities that oppose 'Smart' Meters. Several of them have passed ordinances, and you can look at them as examples of what you could ask your local government to pass:
There is a group in Southern California that is organizing against the 'Smart' Meters. Here are a couple of ways you can find them. The second site also has more direct contact information:
'Smart' Meters are being rolled out all over the country. Keep an eye on your gas, electric, and water companies. If they are in the process of installing these meters were you are, before you do anything else, put up a sign on your old analog meter while you can, 'Do Not Install Smart Meter'. We added 'We Love Our Meter Reader' on ours, to make an additional point.
Also call the utility and tell them that you do not want a 'Smart' Meter installed, that you want to keep your analog meter. In California, ask to be put on the delay list, certainly at least as long as the CPUC is still deciding on an opt-out proposal. Get your opposition on record with the utility, as well as with the PUC in your state.
According to the Electromagnetic Radiation Research Foundation of SA, there are many people like Ferreira. This week the World Health Organisation s International Agency for Research on Cancer announced that cellphones might 'induce long-term health ...
Mobile operators in affected areas will also need to make adjustments to their masts, costing an estimated £11m. A new body ? tentatively titled Mitco ? will be set up to oversee the process, at a cost of £25m. All the UK s operators are expected to ...
As the most authoritative report yet says mobile phones pose a health risk, the cold, hard facts on mobiles and cancer
Daily Mail
These microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation. When we hold a mobile against our ear, the radiation is in direct contact with the tissue in our head. The fear is that this radiation can cause changes to the cells in our brains. ...
Exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from handsets was greater than that from phone towers and base stations, said Robert Baan, a scientist in charge of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) report on the subject. ...
Lawsuits could have broad ramifications for the industry
Reynard alleged his wife s fatal brain tumor was caused by her cell phone. Publicity about the case caused the Cellular ... 33 million users in 1995 to more than 190 million. ...
A lawsuit of 2.7 billion shekels against the cell phone companies
A lawsuit of 2.7 billion shekels against the cell phone companies - the companies mislead their customers regarding purchasing of accessories to curry the phones or do not reveal to the customers relevant information regarding the radiation. The companies need to start taking precaution, the lawsuit gives the cellular companies to do so within 15 days and this is following the IARCs decision which shows elevated risk for a certain type of brain tumor attributed to cell phone use.
Emotionale Diskussionsrunde in Wemding zum geplanten Behördenfunk. Vertreter aus Ministerium macht etwas Hoffnung Von Thomas Unflath Bei einem Runden Tisch...
RESIDENTS have expressed their disgust at plans which could see a large mobile phone mast put next to their homes. A planning application has been submitted to Brentwood Council by mobile phone service providers O2 and Vodafone, to build a 15m lattice ...
Bei der Gemeinderatssitzung in Kraftisried verwies Bürgermeisterin Jutta Breitenmoser darauf, dass der von den Anwohnern Schweinlangs befürchtete Funkmast für den BOS-Funk vom Tisch sei. Allerdings noch nicht für die gesamte Gemeinde, was den Bürgern ...
PEOPLE are battling plans to build a third phone mast just yards from their homes in a Hampshire village. The structure, which would be shared by Vodafone and O2, is almost right next to two other masts. ...
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