Tag Archives: RF Exposure
MD5G Tweet Removal and RF Standards Discussion During ZTA 22-01 (2022)
Context (Updated 2026):In October 2022, during ongoing deliberations related to ZTA 22-01, public messaging from the Maryland 5G (MD5G) partnership referenced national health organizations in support of wireless deployment. After concerns were raised by a Montgomery County resident regarding the accuracy of the messaging, the original tweet was removed. This post preserves that exchange and documents related discussion during the PHED Committee worksession on ZTA 22-01, including references to the D.C. Circuit Court decision in […]
Continue readingWant to Learn How to Minimize Wireless Radiation Exposure?
Environmental Health Trust has you covered. EHTrust Printable Resources: How to Minimize Exposure Fact Sheet EMF Checklist for the Home More Fact Sheets
Continue readingJan. 18th, 2022 Testimony for Montgomery County Council Hearings on Resolutions to Implement Rules and Fees Related to ZTA 19-07
Jan. 18th , 2022 Testimony for Montgomery County Council Hearings on Resolutions to Implement Rules and Fees Related to ZTA 19-07 Colleen Cordes, Takoma Park. Please reject both proposals to implement ZTA 19-07. Instead, immediately rescind ZTA 19-07. Don’t implement it while the FCC is in the midst of responding to its new court mandate to come up with a well-reasoned explanation for whatever exposure limits for wireless radiation it endorses. This should require the […]
Continue readingWireless Safety Standards Should Protect People and Wildlife – Take Action – Join EHT’s Campaign
Archived News and Action alert (2021) This post is preserved as part of the public record and historical documentation of community engagement at that time. For broader regulatory and governance context, see: U.S. safety limits for wireless radiation have not been reviewed for over 25 years. In August, a landmark federal court ruled that the FCC did not adequately review all the evidence when the FCC refused to update its 1996 wireless radiation exposure limits. […]
Continue readingResearch Indicates that Trees are Harmed by Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation: Tell MoCo Leaders to Protect Trees in Our Neighborhoods!
Research Overview (2021) This post discusses research examining potential environmental effects of radiofrequency (RF) exposure on trees and plant systems. It reflects findings and interpretations available at the time of publication. Environmental impact considerations related to wireless infrastructure are part of broader regulatory discussions at local, federal, and international levels. RF Radiation Likely Harms Trees — Take Action to Protect Trees Now! The dense network of small-cell towers on poles in front of our homes […]
Continue readingWhat Do “Small” Cell Towers Look Like?
Photos of “small” cell towers and other wireless transmission facilities Junkyard right outside your home Here is what a cell tower looks like to a Montgomery Co. family that got a 68′ cell tower in their front yard because of a mistake. Eleven years later it’s still there despite her and her neighbors’ attempts at seeking remedy and testifying before the Montgomery County Council. Watch Vicki Huo’s 2021 Testimony on YouTube. Watch Vicki Huo’s 2019 […]
Continue readingURGENT: OPPOSE CELL ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF OUR HOMES — STOP ZTA 19-07 – Sample Letters – Contact the Montgomery County Council Today!
Archived News (2019) This post is preserved as part of the public record and historical documentation of community engagement at that time. For broader regulatory and governance context, see: URGENT: OPPOSE CELL ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF OUR HOMES — STOP ZTA 19-07 – Contact the Montgomery County Council Today! — County Councilmember Hans Riemer has revived his 2019 proposal to let cell towers be built as close as 30 feet from our homes –– […]
Continue readingFacts about the Blair High School Cell Tower
Archived News and Action alert (2019) This post is preserved as part of the public record and historical documentation of community engagement at that time. For broader regulatory and governance context, see: A new 199 foot cell tower is about to be placed right near Blair High school. Take Action Now to Oppose This Installation & the loophole where future Telecom Antennas could be added without public notice or a hearing.The FCC hasn’t updated their […]
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