Recent Posts on EMR Safety
"Cell Phones, Cell Towers, and Wireless Safety" (UC Berkeley talk)
Video and slides from a recent presentation by Joel Moskowitz at UC Berkeley about wireless radiation research and policy developments including 5G. Non-technical overview of key issues.
Why we need stronger cell phone safety regulations--Key testimony submitted to the FCC
Cell Tower Health Effects
A summary of research on the biologic and health effects associated with exposure to cell tower radiation.
ICNIRP’s Exposure Guidelines for Radio Frequency Fields
Exposé of ICNIRP and other EMF projects by Investigate Europe, a pan-European journalist team.
Recent Research on Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields
Compilation of over 750 abstracts of scientific papers published since August, 2016
5G Wireless Technology: Millimeter Wave Health Effects
A brief review of the biologic and health effects from exposure to millimeter waves.
5G Wireless Technology: Cutting Through the Hype
Many news stories debunk the exaggerated benefits of 5G cellular technology.
Effects of Cell Phone Use on Adolescents
Research on adolescents suggests that cell phone use disturbs sleep and has adverse effects on memory and cognitive processes, and on the endocrine system.
5G Wireless Technology: Is 5G Harmful to Our Health?
"Both oncologic and non-cancerous chronic effects have been suggested."
Electromagnetic Radiation Safety: 2018 Year in Review
A summary of key research and policy developments in 2018 with links to further information.
"Both oncologic and non-cancerous chronic effects have been suggested."
Electromagnetic Radiation Safety: 2018 Year in Review
A summary of key research and policy developments in 2018 with links to further information.
"Wireless radiation exposure limits and a summary of biologic and health effect studies by exposure level."
Effect of Mobile Phones on Sperm Quality
Research that examines the effects of wireless radiation on sperm. Eight review papers and more than 40 recent studies.
Thyroid Cancer & Mobile Phone Use
The evidence is mounting from epidemiologic and biologic studies that heavy cell phone use may cause thyroid cancer.
NTP Cell Phone Radiation Study: Final Reports
A $30 million study by the National Toxicology Program found that long-term exposure to cell phone radiation caused cancer in male rats and DNA damage in mice and rats.
National Toxicology Program: Peer & public review of cell phone radiation study.
Former NTP scientist defends study; expert reviewers argue that results call for stronger RF exposure guidelines & IARC should upgrade cancer risk.
National Toxicology Program (NTP) Finds Cell Phone Radiation Causes Cancer
Experts convened by NTP found "clear evidence" of cancer from cell phone radiation. Official summary now available.
Recent News
Sam Roe. We tested popular cellphones for radiofrequency radiation. Now the FCC is investigating. Chicago Tribune. Aug 21, 2019.
The paper's year-long investigation found some of the most popular cell phones, including Apple iPhones, emit radiation that exceeds government (FCC) safety limits
Sam Roe. Testing cellphones for radiofrequency radiation: How we did it. Chicago Tribune. Aug 21, 2019.
Joel Moskowitz, Ph.D. 5G Health Risks. BBC Radio 5, May 30, 2019 (9 minute news segment).
The deployment of 5G in the United Kingdom today has generated great concern among the public. This is a brief overview of the health risks from exposure to 5G millimeter waves.
Devra Davis, Ph.D. 5G: The Unreported Global Threat. Medium, May 18, 2019.
Major mainstream newspapers commonly ignore the substantial body of science pinpointing wireless radiation and 5G hazards detailed in journalistic investigations.
Investigate Europe. Mobile phones and health: Is 5G being rolled out too fast? Computer Weekly, April, 2019.
Countries are deploying 5G at breakneck speed to gain a competitive edge, but scientists have concerns about effects on public health and are calling for a precautionary approach.
Numerous scientific publications have shown that EMF affects living organisms at levels well below international and national guidelines including cancer, neurological disorders, and DNA damage.
Investigate Europe. The 5G mass experiment. Jan 13, 2019.
Hiawatha Bray. Could your cellphone’s electromagnetic field make you sick? Boston Globe, Jan 17, 2019.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health may be withholding information about possible health risks posed by cellphones and other wireless technologies.
Ronald Melnick, Ph.D. There's a clear cell phone-cancer link, but FDA is downplaying it. The Hill, Nov 13, 2018.
Dr. Melnick was the senior toxicologist who led the design of the National Toxicology Program cell phone radiation studies.
Joyce Nelson. 5G Corporate Grail: Smart cities/dumb people? Watershed Sentinel, Nov 5, 2018.
"There’s a lot of hype about 5G, the fifth-generation wireless technology that is being rolled out in various “5G test beds” in major cities ...But it’s hard to see why we should be excited."
Annelie Fitzgerald. Mobile Phone Cover-up? Gov’t advisory body disbanded – inaccurate and misleading conclusions remain. TruePublica (UK), Oct 17, 2018.
Dr. Melnick was the senior toxicologist who led the design of the National Toxicology Program cell phone radiation studies.
Joyce Nelson. 5G Corporate Grail: Smart cities/dumb people? Watershed Sentinel, Nov 5, 2018.
"There’s a lot of hype about 5G, the fifth-generation wireless technology that is being rolled out in various “5G test beds” in major cities ...But it’s hard to see why we should be excited."
UK disbanded advisory group on non-ionizing radiation (AGNIR) after group issued inaccurate assessment of wireless radiation science subject to conflicts of interest. Public Heath England still relies on AGNIR report.
Martin Röösli. Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents. Medical Xpress. July 20, 2018.
Ronnie Cohen. Do cellphones cause cancer? Government study reveals 'stunningly important findings. Newsweek, July 19, 2018.
Current cellphone safety regulations are based on a premise that is now arguably false: that cellphone radiation can cause harm only by heating tissue.
Mark Hertsgaard and Mark Dowie. The inconvenient truth about cancer and mobile phones.The Guardian, July 14, 2018.
We dismiss claims about mobiles being bad for our health – but is that because studies showing a link to cancer have been cast into doubt by the industry?
Reynard Loki. Our cellphone addiction is turning wireless tech into an invisible weapon that’s destroying wildlife. Salon, July 14, 2018.
Lynne Peeples. Should cell phone providers warn customers of health risks? Berkeley says yes. McClatchy News Washington Bureau, July 11, 2018.
Although the scientific community has not reached consensus, the California health department said research indicates long-term, extensive cellphone use may affect health.
Lynne Peeples. Wireless industry using First Amendment as a cudgel in its battle against safety warnings. FairWarning, July 11, 2018.
Complete version of the article. News websites published the McClatchy version.
Microwave News. "'Clear evidence' of cell phone cancer risk, say leading pathologists." April 9, 2018.
We dismiss claims about mobiles being bad for our health – but is that because studies showing a link to cancer have been cast into doubt by the industry?
Reynard Loki. Our cellphone addiction is turning wireless tech into an invisible weapon that’s destroying wildlife. Salon, July 14, 2018.
Electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi and cell towers poses a “credible risk” to birds, mammals, insects and plants
Lynne Peeples. Should cell phone providers warn customers of health risks? Berkeley says yes. McClatchy News Washington Bureau, July 11, 2018.
Although the scientific community has not reached consensus, the California health department said research indicates long-term, extensive cellphone use may affect health.
Lynne Peeples. Wireless industry using First Amendment as a cudgel in its battle against safety warnings. FairWarning, July 11, 2018.
Complete version of the article. News websites published the McClatchy version.
Microwave News. "'Clear evidence' of cell phone cancer risk, say leading pathologists." April 9, 2018.
Why the peer review panel and NTP interpreted the same animal data differently.
Mark Hertsgaard and Mark Dowie. "How big wireless made us think that cell phones are safe: A special investigation." The Nation, March 29, 2018.
The disinformation campaign—and massive radiation increase—behind the 5G rollout.
Mark Hertsgaard and Mark Dowie. "How big wireless made us think that cell phones are safe: A special investigation." The Nation, March 29, 2018.
The disinformation campaign—and massive radiation increase—behind the 5G rollout.
