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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March 3: CANARY IN A GOLD MINE (Documentary Film and Panel Discussion)
CANARY IN A GOLD MINE Documentary Directed by Jonathan Mirin & Deanna Fleysher An original take on a documentary + panel discussion with the filmmaker & experts on health implications of cellphone usage; + reception Date & Time Fri, March 3, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST Landmark’s E Street Cinema 555 11th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20004 Part of the DC Independent Film Festival’s 24th annual salon collection Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canary-in-a-gold-mine-dir-by-jonathan-mirin-deanna-fleysher-documentary-tickets-534502410097
Continue readingThrive Montgomery 2050 accelerates deployment of 5G –– Tell the Council to Hit Pause –– and Add Equity
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: We are sharing this August 16th article and Action Alert by Montgomery Countryside Alliance (mocoalliance.org) Thrive 2050: What it Says, What it Will Do, and Why We Have to Hit Pause OF NOTE related to the proliferation of close-proximity small cells from that article, please find this linked PDF: […]
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. […]
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Summarizes Results of Its 10 Years of Studying Radio-Frequency Radiation
Highlighting has been added to mark some key points in the document, especially about RF radiation in general and about 5G specifically. The document was last updated by the U. S. National Toxicology Program — a major federal, inter-agency program housed in the world-renowned U.S. National Institutes of Health — in August 2020. Especially worth noting about this 10-year, $30-million set of federal studies is this point: “. . . the studies question the long-held […]
Continue readingRegister Now for Our Expert Webinar Tues. March 30, 7PM “Montgomery County 5G Small Cell Information Session”
Archived Webinar (March 2021) This webinar was held in March 2021 during ongoing discussions regarding small cell deployment in Montgomery County. It is preserved here as part of the public record of community education efforts. Register for Our Expert Webinar “Montgomery County 5G Small Cell Information Session” UPDATE: Watch the Video Recording of the Webinar on YouTube. What are the Health and Environmental Effects of 5G Deployment in Montgomery County Maryland and How Will the […]
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 – Info, Flyers & Sample Letters (Updated 3/30/21)
Action Alert (March 2021): This post was published during ongoing public debate over ZTA-19-07 and reflects resident advocacy efforts at that time. Montgomery County Council will vote soon on ZTA 19-07. Without a public hearing or your permission, telecom carriers could install a 4G/5G wireless cell tower 30 feet from your home. With a special permit, cell towers would be allowed far closer. Added March 30, 2021. Email County Council TODAY with our Online Action […]
Continue readingMoCoSafeG.org Sample Letters: URGENT-OPPOSE CELL ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF OUR HOMES
This post documents community engagement related to Montgomery County Zoning Text Amendment 19-07. It reflects public testimony and concerns raised during the legislative review process. — STOP ZTA 19-07 – Contact the Montgomery County Council Today! — Tell MoCo Council: Stop ZTA 19-07. Email County Council TODAY through our Online Email Campaign: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-zta-19-07 County Councilmember Hans Riemer has revived his 2019 proposal to let cell towers be built as close as 30 feet from our […]
Continue readingTell the MoCo Council to First Fix Process for Reviewing and Approving Cell Poles — A MoCo Resident’s Plea
Archived Advocacy Post (February 2021) This post was originally published during discussions about antenna tower regulations in Montgomery County. It reflects concerns raised by residents regarding implementation and procedural issues at that time. Rick Meyer, President of Montgomery County Coalition for the Control of Cell Towers, describes issues with the cell tower permitting process and mistakes made. Watch Rick Meyer’s Testimony on YouTube. Montgomery Co. family got a 68′ cell tower in their front yard […]
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