BioInitiative Report: Summary of Findings on Wireless Radiation and Health

The BioInitiative Report is a comprehensive, independent scientific assessment of the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from wireless technologies, including cell towers, Wi-Fi, cordless phones, and mobile devices. It is widely cited in public health discussions and policy debates worldwide. When the Report Was Written and Updated Who Wrote and Reviewed the Report The BioInitiative Report was authored and reviewed by an international, multidisciplinary group of experts, including: The report was edited and coordinated […]

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Study: Greater prevalence of symptoms associated with higher exposures to mobile phone base stations in a hilly, densely populated city in Mizoram, India

Publication: Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 2025. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40485071 Please note that the full article is behind a paywall. You can read excerpts of the study at https://www.saferemr.com/2015/04/cell-tower-health-effects.html. Researchers investigated whether radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) from mobile phone base stations (MPBS) are associated with health symptoms in people living nearby. The study focused on a densely populated, hilly city in Mizoram, India, where many residents live within close range of MPBS antennas. Study Design Key Findings ConclusionThe […]

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NEW PAPER: “Safety of Wireless Technologies – The Scientific View” Says Chronic Disease Epidemic Was Predicted by U.S. Navy Research Over 50 Years Ago

NEW PAPER: “Safety of Wireless Technologies – The Scientific View” Says Chronic Disease Epidemic Was Predicted by U.S. Navy Research Over 50 Years Ago Manhattan Neighbors for Safer Telecommunications –  Feb 2025 “Safety of Wireless Technologies: The Scientific View” shines a light on U.S. government warnings about health risks from wireless radiation–warnings issued over 50 years ago that were roundly ignored for decades by U.S. regulators, including the FCC, EPA and FDA.

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New Report: Regulators Ignored Report Linking Wireless Radiation to 23 Chronic Diseases for 50 Years

The authors of a new report, posted Feb. 6, 2025 discuss how the U.S. Naval Medical Research Institute in 1971 issued a report that reviewed 2,311 scientific studies on the biological and health effects of EMR. They concluded the U.S. government has failed to protect the public from known harms. Research link –– https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388763046_Safety_of_Wireless_Technologies_The_Scientific_View PDF link –– https://electromagnetichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Safety-of-Wireless-Technologies-Ver5-020525.pdf “Of the 36 chronic diseases and conditions that more than doubled (1990-2015), the U.S. Navy study warned […]

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AI, Wireless Infrastructure, and Dual-Use Governance Questions

(Updated 2026 for context) The rapid expansion of wireless infrastructure — including small cells, macro towers, satellite constellations, subsea cables, and sensor networks — is often presented as necessary for economic growth, innovation, and consumer connectivity. At the same time, these systems form the backbone of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, cloud computing environments, and defense-related technologies. This post examines the governance implications of that overlap. Things are changing fast. This update is an excerpt […]

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Voting and Advocacy Guide to 2024 Legislative Session— Historical Resident Engagement Summary

This page documents resident engagement strategies and bill summaries related to the 2024 Maryland legislative session. It is provided for historical reference only and does not reflect current action opportunities. Repost from MD 4 Safe Tech Saturday, February 10, 2024 Summary of legislation (download pdf version here) What you can do: HOW TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY HB 505 / SB 682 increases oversight of the political activities of public utilities. The bill a) expands the list […]

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The International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age: Invitation to sign.

Invitation (November 2023): This post invited readers to review and consider signing an international declaration addressing children’s rights in digital environments. Please consider signing and sharing (ASAP) The International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age.  https://www.thechildrensdeclaration.org/The Declaration will be delivered in person to the United Nations on World Children’s Day, November 20, 2023. We encourage everyone to sign but will be highlighting to the United Nations the legal, health, and scientific experts, […]

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Is Montgomery County Cutting Corners When Trying to Close the Digital Divide? Presentation with Q&A.

Monday, May 22, 2023, 7PM EDT, Webinar by League of Women Voters MoCo Watch the presentation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/g1DhA0b2wW4?feature=share PRESENTERS:THEODORA SCARATO — Executive Director, Environmental Health Trust MITSUKO HERRERA — Program Director, Montgomery Connects, Montgomery County Office of Broadband Programs SABINE NESCHKE — Policy Analyst (business and technology issues), Bipartisan Policy Center Public infrastructure is more than roads and bridges. Bridging the “digital divide” is important for improving educational, economic, health, and political equity. Montgomery County […]

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