Printable Statement of Accountability
This is something I
wrote that could be used at a public meeting on installations of cell tower
antennas (masts). Most likely none of the officials would sign such a
statement, their reluctance, however, would be of interest to people living in
the area.
This issue is a dilemma for schools. On the one hand, they're told that information technology gives students an educational edge for the digital age. There's also pressure to go wireless since it's cheaper to install than hardwired systems. On the other hand, what's true of cell phone radiation is equally true of wireless Internet: children are more vulnerable to the biological damage.
The Concern:
Dr. Martin Blank is taking the lead in alerting communities: There is enough evidence of a plausible mechanism to link EMF exposure to increased risk of cancer, and therefore of a need to limit exposure, especially of children. (Radio frequency) RF in any form — cell tower radiation, Wi-Fi networks, cell phones etc. — is potentially bad, especially if one is exposed for extended periods (e.g., asleep in bed at home, seated at a desk in school).
Many other eminent scientists including Dr. Gerd Oberfeld and Professor Johansson have written about the urgent need to remove wireless from schools.
These kinds of products are supposed to work by deflecting/blocking the radiation in some way. Stan Hartman comments on one example, pocket protectors: "I haven't tested any of them, but assuming that they shield the high frequencies from the phone, that still leaves the low-frequency magnetic fields from the battery-saver technology, which they can't shield. It's best to just keep the phone at a distance in a purse or backpack or something — or toss it, of course. Certainly don't put it in a pocket over your heart."
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People often ask whether using a headset is safer than holding a mobile phone right to your ear. This seems to make sense. And most experts do recommend using some kind of wired headset, if you cannot use the speakerphone.
However, all advise against wireless headsets. You will see the difference here again between the various levels of reducing exposure, and something being considered relatively safe.