Showing posts with label Mobilize. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mobilize. Show all posts

Monday, September 1, 2025

Welcome to EMR Safety

The Electromagnetic Radiation Safety web site has addressed key scientific and policy developments concerning the health risks from exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and other non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) since 2013.

This website is curated by Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Family and Community Health in the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley.

With more than 200 posts, Saferemr.com provides a curated collection of links to articles about the health risks associated with cell phones and cordless phones, cell towers, 2G thru 5G, Wi-Fi, Smart Meters, electric and hybrid cars, and other wireless devices. I also report on the manufacturing of doubt about the science by industry-linked scientists and organizations and by government agencies and their support for the inadequate EMF exposure guidelines recommended by the IEEE, ICNIRP, and the FCC.

Key Posts
The web site has had more than 4.5 million page views by visitors from over 200 countries which attests to global concern about the impact of wireless radiation on our health and on the environment.

EMR Safety reached one million page views on April 7, 2017, two million page views on March 11, 2019, three million page views on July 14, 2021, four million page views on February 22, 2024, and 4.5 million pages on April 10, 2025 .


More than half (56%) of visitors were from outside the United States with Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, China, Hong Kong, Russia, and Australia represented the most.



For visitors new to this website or this topic, see the overviews about why we are concerned about cell phones, cell towers, and other wireless devices:

"Cellphone radiation is harmful, but few want to believe it"
(Interview with Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley News, July 1, 2021)


To explore specific topics, click on "Overview of Contents," located on the right hand side of the page.  Articles are listed by topic. Find the article of interest and click on the link.

You can also look up articles by the month and year they were last updated in the archive, which is located in the right-hand column. Click on the month and a list of articles posted that month will appear. Then click on the article’s title, and it will take you to the post of interest.

Each month I update a summary of peer-reviewed research on health risks associated with wireless radiation including the cancer risk, reproductive harm and neurological disorders. The complete collection of abstracts which contains more than 2,000 scientific papers since 2016 can be downloaded as pdf files.

Finally, you can find topics of interest by using the Search Box at the upper left hand side of the page: 

The most popular posts address 5G radiation, cellphones and health, the role of cell phones in increasing cancer or tumor incidence, and EMF in hybrid and electric automobiles.

For regular updates about electromagnetic radiation safety follow me on Twitter (@berkeleyprc), Facebook or LinkedIn.




International Scientist Appeal on Electromagnetic Fields & Wireless Technology  (250+ EMF scientists petition for warnings & stronger regulation)

Mobilize, a Film about Cell Phone Radiation  -- Award-winning documentary


Radio Interviews (and Podcasts)

Supplemental Information:

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Mobilize: A Film About Cell Phone Radiation



Mobilize: A Film About Cell Phone Radiation is a 
feature-length documentary that explores the long-term health effects from cell phone radiation including cancer and infertility. The film examines scientific research, follows state and national legislative efforts, and illuminates the influence that technology companies have on public health. 

Mobilize features interviews with scientists, doctors, politicians, cancer patients, and technology experts. The film was selected as the best documentary film at the California Independent Film Festival in 2014.

Release date:  2014

Running time:  1:23:22

Cast:  Steve Aoki, Andrea Boland, Richard Branson, Otis Brawley, George W. Bush, David Carpenter, Raffi Cavoukian, Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton, Steven Colbert, Anderson Cooper, Devra Davis, Cameron Diaz, Lady Gaga, Stanton Glantz, Al Gore, Janet Jackson, Steve Jobs, David Katz, Lenny Kravitz, Dennis Kucinich, Kevin Kunze, Mark Leno, Lawrence Lessig, Adam Levine, Eva Longoria, Eric Mar, Joel Moskowitz, Robert Nagourney, Gavin Newsom, Conan O'Brien, Barack Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brad Pitt, Debbie Raphael, Jonathan Samet, Diane Sawyer, David Servan-Schreiber, Renee Sharp, Joe Simitian, Shepard Smith, Tony Strickland, Hugh Taylor, Ali Velshi, John Walls, Josh Wolf, Steve Wozniak, Ye, Leland Yee

Director:  Kevin Kunze

Producers:  Amir Zeev Kovacs, Kevin Kunze, Ellie Marks, Devra Davis, Joel Moskowitz

Writer:  Kevin Kunze


The film can be rented for $1.99 or purchased for $7.99 on Amazon Prime:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07M639C2B

The DVD can be purchased through Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M58FRQM/.

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KPFA Interview 
of Joel Moskowitz about Mobilize on September 11, 2014.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgde8u9mBmw

KALW panel on Mobilize, Joel Moskowitz and Kevin Kunze. September 16, 2014. 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01YB1ShpNWY

Note: I have no financial interest in the film.

Movie reviews
Mobilize: A Film about Cell Phone Radiation
Distributed by TDC Entertainment, 220 East 23rd St., Suite 405, New York, NY 10010
Produced by Devra Davis, Ellen Marks, and Joel Moskowitz
Directed by Kevin Kunze
DVD, color, 88 min.

General Adult
Health Care, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Telecommunications

Reviewed by Rodney Birch, Reference Librarian, George Fox University
Mobilize investigates the claims around the question of whether the radiation from cell phones is harmful to human health. While the question dates back to the early 1990s, it has been revived as a result of the World Health Organization has stated that, “the electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are . . . possibly carcinogenic to humans,” as well as an increasing number of scientific studies showing the effects of cell phone radiation on human health, personal claims, and our increasing dependence on these personal communication devices. The producers go beyond the hype to get to the root of the issue, often exposing inconsistencies in statements by the cell phone industry regarding the current research, and statements made by the Federal Communications Commission and public health organizations. The producers process the information gained through scientific research, Congressional Hearings, and interviews with cell phone industry executives, politicians, public health professionals, and other individuals to provide a balanced and thorough discussion and investigation. Other countries have created legislation around the public health concerns related to the radiation from cell phones. The producers of the film claim the U.S. is slower to adopt such legislation due to the lobbying efforts of the cell phone industry. One of the few cases mentioned is when the city of San Francisco adopted a policy regarding the health concern of cell phone radiation, the cell phone industry filed a lawsuit against the city. This film would be a useful resource for persons exploring the impact of technology on health and behavior, including sociology, psychology, health care and public health

 

Mobilize 3 1/2 stars (2014) 84 min. DVD: $19.98. ISBN: 978-1-939517-25-8.
What are the long-term health consequences from daily use of cellular phones? No one really knows, since widespread cell phone use is fairly new. Still, filmmaker Kevin Kunze’s documentary Mobilize makes a strong case that persuasive evidence has emerged regarding the potential for damage to the human body through heavy cell phone usage. Buried in the fine print of the manuals that accompany new cell phones are warnings about keeping the devices a short distance from a user’s head. But studies outlined here make it clear that such precautions aren’t enough: radiation from phones causes heat that, over time, can injure the brain, while a phone’s constant radio interactions with mobile device towers can alter brain chemistry. The problems don’t end there: cell phones carry a potential threat to pregnant women and their babies, and have been linked to cancer, low sperm count, and attention deficit disorder (the industry is also marketing to toddlers, assuring that future generations will be exposed to this radiation). Despite the concerns, Mobilize illustrates how the lobbying and legal powers of the telecommunications industry have been able to shut down any legislative or judicial attempts to curb emissions (or even educate consumers). An alarming documentary with unquestionably controversial findings, this is highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (T. Keogh)


Sunday, October 1, 2023

Presentations

Joel Moskowitz, UC Center for Occupational & Environmental Health webinar / video & slides, Nov 3, 2021

Joel Moskowitz, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Grand Rounds, University of California, San Francisco (Sep 24, 2020)
Video (52 minutes), slides and supplemental slides: https://www.saferemr.com/2020/09/UCSF-RFR-health-risks-grand-rounds.html

"Cell Phones, Cell Towers, and Wireless Safety"
Joel Moskowitz, Keynote presentation, University Health Services, University of California, Berkeley (Feb 27, 2019)
Video (72 minutes), slides, and safety tips: https://www.saferemr.com/2019/03/cellphones-cell-towers-wireless.html

Cellphones and Public Health Policy 
Joel Moskowitz, Collaborative on Health and the Environment Webinar, May 9, 2018

Video (30 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE-ff6oSY0k

"Wireless Technology & Public Health: Health & Environmental Hazards in a Wireless World"
Joel Moskowitz, Collaborative on Health and the Environment, Teleconference (Feb 16, 2016)  http://healthandenvironment.org/wg_calls/18206
Slides: http://healthandenvironment.org/uploads/docs/MoskowitzslidesFeb162016.pdf
Audio:  http://che.webfactional.com/audio/chepartnercallwirelesstechfeb162016.mp3
Q&A:    http://healthandenvironment.org/articles/partnership_blog/18207

"Wireless Phone Radiation Risks and Public Health Policy"
Joel Moskowitz, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health presentation (Oct 22, 2015)
Slides: http://bit.ly/wirelessradiationUCLA102215


"Wireless Phone Radiation Risks and Public Health Policy"
Joel Moskowitz, Mountain View Center for Performing Arts (Oct 10, 2015)
Slides: http://bit.ly/MtnView10102015
Video:  http://bit.ly/talk101015jmm (46:29)

"Cell Phones and Your Health" (BEUHS653)
Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley faculty and staff presentation (Sep 10, 2015)
Sponsored by University Health Services/Health Matters and CITRIS
Slides: http://bit.ly/ucbjmm091015

"Cell Phone and Wireless Radiation Safety Policy Options"
Joel Moskowitz, "Final Remarks: Domestic Policy Implications," Commonwealth Club of California (Jun 22, 2015) 
Slides: http://bit.ly/PolicyOptionsJMM
Video:  https://vimeo.com/133169375 (10:26)

Video & slides for the Commonwealth Club forum: "Cell Phones and Wireless Technologies: Should Safety Guidelines Be Strengthened to Protect Adults, Children and Vulnerable Populations – and Should Parents, Teachers and Schools Restrict Technology Overuse among Children?" (Jun 22, 2015): http://bit.ly/CC062215

"Wireless Phone Radiation Risks and Public Health"
Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley lecture, Health and Social Behavior (PH200) (Apr 8, 2015)
Slides: http://bit.ly/jmm04082015

"Mobile Phone Use and Cancer Risk: Research on a Group 2B Carcinogen"
Joel Moskowitz, Webinar for CDC Work Group on Cancer Prevention (Oct 29, 2014)
Slides:    http://bit.ly/CDCWebinar102914
Audio:     http://bit.ly/101l2lR or http://bit.ly/1tDZbg2

"Mobile Phone Radiation and Health: Recent Research and Policy Developments"
Joel Moskowitz, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley (Jun 19, 2014)
Slides:     http://bit.ly/1lFp9vc

"Brain Tumor Risk from Wireless Phone Use: Recent Research and Policy Implications"
Joel Moskowitz, Commonwealth Club of California (Part II: Dec 9, 2013) 
Slides:    http://bit.ly/1k9PeRQ
Video:     http://bit.ly/1kxkpto or http://bit.ly/1hx3t5j

"Expert Roundtable: Skeptical about Cell Phones and Health?"
Forum at Commonwealth Club of California (Dec 9, 2013)
Other presentations will be available soon. 
Agenda : http://bit.ly/1aqek9K


"Cell Phones & Brain Tumors What Does the Science Show?"
Joel Moskowitz, Commonwealth Club of California (Part I: Nov 18, 2010)
Slides:                       http://bit.ly/W5tNCN
Video (15 minutes): http://vimeo.com/17266112

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Radio Interviews

"Cell phones and cancer"
Pat Thurston Show, KGO Radio, July 15, 2021 (36 minutes)
Host: Pat Thurston
Guest: Joel Moskowitz


"5G Health Risks"
Up All Night, BBC Radio 5, May 30, 2019 (9 minutes)
Host: Rhod Sharp
Guest: Joel Moskowitz
Stream or download: https://archive.org/details/5G-health-risks-BBC-Radio-5


"Are cellphones dangerous to your health?"
Kim Komando, Sep 9, 2017 
Guest: Joel Moskowitz
Download podcast: http://podcast.komando.com/episode/2388/download.mp3
https://www.komando.com/downloads/418156/are-cellphones-dangerous-to-your-health


"Berkeley Approves Radiation Warning for Cell Phones"
KQED Forum, May 18, 2015
Host: Michael Krasny
Guests: Allan Balmain, UCSF School of Medicine
             Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley
http://www.kqed.org/a/forum/R201505180930


"Wireless Radiation: What Scientists Know and You Don’t with Dr. Joel Moskowitz"
Green Street Radio, WBAI-FM (New York City), 8:00-9:00 PM EDT, Mar 10, 2015 (37 minutes)
Hosts: Doug and Patti Wood
Guest: Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley
Transcript: http://bit.ly/1FCC1i6
http://www.greenstreetradio.com/wireless-radiation-what-scientists-know-and-you-dont-with-dr-joel-moskowitz/


"Cell Phones: Tobacco of the 21st Century" 
Health Action, WBAI-FM (New York City), Feb 4, 2015 (no longer available)


"Your Call: What do you want to know about cell phone radiation?"
Host: Rose Aguilar, Your Call, KALW - FM, Sep 16, 2014  (49 minutes)
Guests: Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley; Kevin Kunze, "Mobilize" Director
http://bit.ly/Yourcallcellphone


"Mobilize: A Film on Cell Phone Radiation”
Host:  Brian Edwards-Tiekert, Upfront, KPFA - FM, Sep 11, 2014 (25 minutes; starts at 33:50)
Guest: Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley


"Dr. Joel Moskowitz Joins the Show"  (52 minutes)
Boil the Frog Slowly Radio and Patient Safety Radio, Aug 1, 2014
http://bit.ly/boilfrogslowly


"Wireless Revolution: Research/Policy Implications" 
Host: Layna Berman, Your Own Health and Fitness, KPFA - FM, Apr 22, 2014 (1:00-2:00 PM). 
Re-Aired on KPFA - FM on Jun 2, 2015 (1:00 - 2:00 PM)
Guest: Joel M. Moskowitz, UC Berkeley

http://bit.ly/QwhjbB



"Today on Your Call: What are 'best practices' for using digital devices?"
Host: Ali Budner, Your Call, KALW - FM, Mar 13, 2014  (53 minutes)
Guests:  Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley
                Levi Felix, founder The Digital Detox and director of Camp Grounded


"Cell Phones and Health"
KPFA-FM, Jan 31, 2014 (1:00-1:30 PM)
Moderator: Laura Garzon Chica
Guests:  Josh Hart, Director, StopSmartMeters
               Joel Moskowitz, UC Berkeley
               Kevin Kunze, Director, "Mobilize"
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/id/99666


"What Do You Need to Know about Cellphone Radiation?"
An interview on KAHI radio news (Nov 22, 2013) (11 minutes).

Transcript:      http://bit.ly/1heyOFv
Download at:  http://bit.ly/J2XAf9 



"Everything you and your 'Friends and Neighbors' need to know about cellphone radiation and how to protect yourselves"
A 2-part program aired on Calvary Radio Network in Dec, 2013 (50 minutes).

Download at:     http://bit.ly/18xbulT