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Official Letters and Testimony
Environmental Health Trust

 

This page contains a running list of official testimony and correspondence to legislators and governments on cell phones and wireless health risks by Environmental Health Trust Scientists.


 

January 2024 Testimony to 31 states on the need for wired connectivity instead of wireless  in the $42.45 billion federal broadband grant Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD). EHT’s testimony recommended against funds being diverted to wireless infrastructure due to the accumulated scientific evidence showing harmful impacts to health and environment from wireless.

November 13, 2023: Cell Tower Radiation Health Letter 2023 Ontario Minister of Education 

 
 
 

“Our federal lands are reservoirs of natural resources, plants, and animals. We depend on these resources for water, food, and even the oxygen we breathe, which is produced in our national forests. A large and growing body of credible science indicates that radiofrequency emissions from wireless infrastructure threaten these ecosystems.”

 
 
September 19, 2023 Testimony to the FDA Pediatric Advisory Committee by Theodora Scarato on wireless radiation and children.
 

 

CALIFORNIA TELECOM TELECOM 5G STREAMLINE BILLS
AB537 EHT 5G Health and Environment Letter
SB 556 EHT 5G Health and Environment Letter

Dr. Davis and Environmental Health Trust Open Letter to the Health and Environmental  Effects of 5G. 


Submissions to the Bermuda Regulatory Authority

Letter to Bermuda Regulatory Authority on 5G Network and the FCC

Video Presentation,  Slides to Bermuda Regulatory Authority for Public Consultation 

December 7, 2020

 


 

Letter to Santa Rosa City Council We Must Consider the Environmental Footprint of the Digital Ecosystem, July 21, 2020

 


 

 

Letter to Malibu City Council on Environmental and Health Effects of Telecommunications Infrastructure

November 2020

 


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November 2020
  
A substantial body of research has found these types of EMFs  associated with numerous adverse
effects including cancer, DNA damage, sleep impacts, reproductive damage and brain damage. Many
of these effects could be irreversible with grave consequences for our children’s future.

 

 


 

Letter to Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) on  smart water meters and the lack of exposure limits for wildlife. 

Theodora Scarato also presented in a one hour Q and A to WSSC staff and testified to the Comission numerous times. The WSSC decided not to go forward with “smart” meters in the Fall of 2020.

October 2020


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November 2020
  
We are writing to advise of the scientific grounds for taking actions in the schools to mitigate student, teacher
and staff exposures to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields.
 

 
 
 
 

 

Letter on Environmental and Health Effects of Telecommunications Infrastructure

November 2020

We explain why more than 400 expert scientists and numerous medical professionals are calling for
a halt to 5G and for the immediate reductions in both public exposure to microwave wireless radiation and
the densification of wireless infrastructure.

 


 
 

 

Letter to US National Park Service on 5G, Cell Towers and Impacts to Pollinators, Trees and Wildlife.

September 2020

 “Expanding wireless communications in parks will irrevocably impair the wilderness experience. With the science on our side, we firmly believe there are wired solutions that would be far less damaging.”

 


 

 

Letter to the Honourable Minister for Communications and the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy Team of Directors for Nigeria. 

April 6, 2020

The assumption that all wireless technology is safe has been shown to be incorrect. EHT strongly opposes the
widespread installation of new wireless antennas and 5G infrastructure until more testing has been done and joins
hundreds of scientific experts from around the world to urge nations to support safer technology instead of wireless
5th generation.

 


 

 

Letter to the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde Supreme Court of India

March 3, 2020 

In light of the growing demonstrations of the biological impact of RF, it is imperative that new infrastructure and 5G not be widely introduced into commerce at this time. The country needs to critically consider the impact of unprecedented increased wireless exposures to the population, insist on technological safeguards, and commit to fiberoptic cables (rather than to increased wireless radiation) as a means of improving connectivity.

 


 

 

Letter to Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority, 5G Spectrum: Draft Statement of Intent.

June 14, 2019

Technological progress does not require this increase in radiation. Wired systems are the safer, healthier alternative to wireless systems, as they do not emit harmful radiofrequency radiation. They are also more energy efficient, cost-effective, and more reliable.

The 5G rollout will dramatically increase the levels of radiofrequency radiation, a pollutant with documented harms to human health and the environment.

 


 

 

Teton County Wyoming, Comment on County Regs Re: “5G densification.”

May 31, 2019

Letter to inform Teton County of the scientific grounds that are the basis for hundreds of scientists calling for a  moratorium on 5G and the rollout of 4G “small cells”.

FCC limits for Wireless radiation are over twenty years old. The EPA was defunded from developing proper safety standards. Instead, the FCC adopted industry-friendly guidelines from industry filled and industry loyal groups.  Today the world looks quite different and the way we use cell phones and wireless devices has drastically changed.

 


 

 

Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, California

May 16, 2019

Letter to ask that Gov. Newsom insist that information be generated on the Environmental and Public Health impacts of 5G technology prior to its widespread introduction.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to David Vela, Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Regarding the Parks Telecommunications Infrastructure Plan EA

April 10, 2019

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to David Vela, Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Regarding the Parks Telecommunications Infrastructure Plan EA: We write to advise you of scientific grounds for major health and environmental concerns about the proposal for the ​installation of wireless telecommunications facilities and associated infrastructure at nine developed areas in the parkand to express our grave concerns about this planned expansion of mobile communications in Grand Teton National Park.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Baltimore Planning Commission Regarding Proposed Legislation on Small Cells

March 28, 2019 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Baltimore Planning Commission Regarding Proposed Legislation on Small Cells: We write to advise you of scientific grounds for major health and environmental concerns about the densification of 4G “small” cells and 5G technology.

 


 

 

Letter to the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee

February 20, 2019 

Letter providing a brief overview of the human health and environmental issues related to 4G and 5G technology.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Town of Jackson Mayor and Council and Teton County Commissioners

February 15, 2019

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Town of Jackson Mayor and Council and Teton County Commissioners: Update on Scientific Risks of 5G and Policy Options.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Healthy People 2030: Comments on Proposed Objectives

January 17, 2019

Letter from Dr. Davis to Healthy People 2030: Comments on Proposed Objectives: In line with Healthy People 2030’s mission to promote, strengthen and evaluate the Nation’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people, Environmental Health Trust (EHT) writes to recommend the inclusion of new objectives related to controllable environmental health hazards such as radiofrequency radiation and comment on current proposed objectives. This document contains only our comments on currently proposed objectives; we have submitted our recommended new objectives through the Healthy People 2030 website.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to The Honorable Tony Evers Governor of Wisconsin

January 13, 2019 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to The Honorable Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s 2013 Mobile Siting Regulations were passed removing a significant amount of local municipal control over cellular antennas installations. Today, we write to advise you of scientific grounds for major health and environmental concerns about the densification of 4G “small” cells and 5G cellular antennas installations.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Mr. Matthew Marcou, Chair, Public Space Committee District Department of Transportation Regarding The DC Government’s Draft Small Cell Design Guidelines

October 5, 2018

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Mr. Matthew Marcou, Chair, Public Space Committee District Department of Transportation Regarding The DC Government’s Draft Small Cell Design Guidelines: Sharing technical information​​ ​explaining why more than 200 expert scientists are urging a moratorium, Requesting that city officials halt the deployment of 5G “small cells” in DC​​, and Emphasizing that major changes are needed to the ​​DC Draft Small Cell Design Guidelines​​ ​to protect DC residents, visitors, and the environment.​​

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education in support of S.107

September 29, 2017 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education in support of Senate Bill 107: An Act relative to disclosure of radiofrequency notifications requires manufacturer warnings be prominently displayed on product packaging of wireless radiation-emitting devices. This bill would require consumer notice regarding the safe operation of mobile telephones.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education in support of H.2030 and S.2079

September 26, 2017 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education, urging Massachusetts lawmakers to support House Bill 2030: An Act relative to best management practices for wireless in schools and public institutions of higher education and Senate Bill 2079: An Act reducing non-ionizing radiation exposure in schools. 

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Maryland Children’s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council 

September 17, 2017 

This letter provides specific recommendations for the Council on guidance for reducing radiofrequency radiation exposure from digital devices based on recent scientific publications and public health findings.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to California Governor Jerry Brown on SB 649 to Streamline Small Cells 

September 17, 2017 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Jerry Brown, Governor of California, urging him to veto Senate Bill 649: Small Cell Wireless Facilities.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis on SB 649 to Streamline Small Cells 

July 28, 2017 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Chair of the Local Government Committee, regarding California Senate Bill SB 649: Small Cell Wireless Facilities, which would preempt local authority when it comes to small cell placement in communities.

 


 

 

Recommendations to Maryland State Advisory Council on Public Health Recommendations Regarding Children, Wi-Fi in School and Cell Phones.

November 10, 2016

16 Scientific experts wrote to the MD State Advisory Council in strong support of the Maryland Children’s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council’s draft recommendations to reduce children’s exposure to radiofrequency radiation. They offered recommendations to include in the Council’s final report for schools and public agencies.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Ron Melnick to British Columbia Provincial Health Officer Addressing The Officers Concerns About The National Toxicology Program Study

October 27, 2016

This letter is a scientific response to the supposed limitations in the NTP carcinogenicity study of cell phone radiofrequency radiation (RFR).

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis and Dr. Ron Melnick to the Chair of the Maryland Children’s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council

October 27, 2016

This letter clarified the importance of the recent findings of the National Toxicology Program Study of Radiofrequency Radiation detailed in the Report of Partial findings from the National Toxicology Program Carcinogenesis Studies of Cell Phone Radiofrequency Radiation in regards to the upcoming recommendations of the Council to reduce children’s exposure to radiofrequency radiation.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis and Dr. Ron Melnick to the Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health

October 27, 2016

This letter from Dr. Davis and Dr. Melnick to Jennifer Lowry, Chair of the AAP Council on Environmental Health, provided clarification on the reliability of available data on cancer risks associated with exposure to cell phone RFR, following the release of cancer findings from the National Toxicology Program’s study on cell phone radiofrequency radiation and the updated AAP recommendations.

 


 

 

Letter from Environmental Health Trust Commenting on Maryland State Advisory Council Report on School Wifi Health Risks

September 19, 2016

The document contains comments to the Council’s Draft WiFi Report to be discussed by the Council in Fall 2016.

 


 

 

Letter to the FCC from Swankin & Turner on behalf of the Environmental Health Trust and the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy on Cell Phone Radiation Testing Procedures That Allow Violations of the FCC RF Exposure Limits.

September 9, 2016

The National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy  and the Environmental Health Trust and warn that the majority of cell phones on market may exceed FCC’s stated RF safety limit of 1.6 W/kg and ask the FCC twelve important questions that have gone unanswered.

 


 

 

Letter to the FCC from Swankin & Turner and Press Release

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman

July 29, 2016

Dr. Davis urges the health minister in this letter to examine recent scientific evidence showing increased cancer risk due to radiofrequency radiation exposure, as well as a large number of studies showing adverse biological effects from RFR at levels far below international guidelines. She urges the minister to reconsider the use of wifi in schools, and consider using wired connections.

 


 

 

Dr. Ron Melnick’s Letter To The New York Times On Aaron Carroll’s Article “Why It’s Not Time To Panic About Cellphones And Cancer”

June 6, 2016

Dr. Ron Melnick responded to an op-Ed in the New York Times written by Aaron Carroll with a letter to the editor of the NY Times Upshot, addressing and refuting the multiple incorrect statements made by Mr. Carroll in his critique of the recently released NTP cell phone study results

 


 

 

Letter to Jackson Hole Town Council Re: Conditional Use Permit: 55’ tall Wireless Communications Tower

June, 2016

Dr. Devra Davis wrote to the Jackson Hole Town Council in 2016, informing elected officials of critical facts pertaining to the construction of a cell tower in close proximity to an elementary school.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval  on the Health Risks of School Wireless

April 13, 2016

Dr. Davis describes the health risks of wireless radiofrequency radiation exposure in Nevada classrooms and offers recommendations for decreased exposure.

 


 

 

Letter from Lloyd Morgan to the Montgomery County Board of Education on The Health Risks of Wireless in School

February 8, 2016

Lloyd Morgan outlines in this letter the multiple misrepresentations and falsehoods contained in on the MCPS website, which give explanations and overviews of the county’s use of technology in schools. Morgan discusses why children are more vulnerable to wireless radiation exposure, as well as the large number of research studies which show adverse effects due to short-term and chronic exposure to radiofrequency radiation, urging the district to heed recommendations for precaution.

 


 

 

Letter to US Secretary of Education on Health Risks of Wireless in Schools

January 21, 2016

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to the Montgomery County Board of Education on The Health Risks of Wireless in School

January 20, 2016

Dr. Devra Davis urged the board of education to reconsider their decision to implement programs within the schools which utilize wireless devices due to the dangers of radiofrequency radiation. Dr. Davis provides evidence for this opinion including scientific reports, recommendations from government and public health organizations, outdated regulations, vulnerability of children, and the need for precautionary measures.

 


 

 

Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to Massachusetts Senator Karen E. Spilka, Representative Carolyn Dykema and Andrea Pessolano in support of legislation addressing the health risks of cell phones and wireless devices.

August 3, 2015

This letter was written in response to Massachusetts Bill MA S. 1222: An Act creating a special commission to study the health impacts of electromagnetic fields, providing supplementary information and offering recommendations.

 


 

 

Dr. Devra Davis Testimony to the Massachusetts State House Briefing on Wireless Radiation and Health

June 10, 2015

Massachusetts State Representative Stephen DiNatale introduces Devra Davis PhD, MPH who details Right to Know efforts in the United States and the importance of people being aware of the warnings buried in the manuals of their wireless devices. She shares the current science showing the increased vulnerability of children to wireless and what people can do to protect themselves.

 


 

 

Dr. Davis on The Impact of Digital Devices on Children’s Health at Massachusetts Community Forum

June 10, 2015

Dr. Devra Davis describes the scientific research on wireless devices and the impact on children’s brain and physical development in an expert forum at Framingham Massachusetts Forum. She explores a recent scientific study which shows a dose response of heavy cell phone use to children’s increased risk of brain cancer and experimental research which shows decreased memory and increased hyperactivity after wireless exposure.

 


 

 

Dr. Davis Testifies on Berkeley’s Historic Cell Phone Radiation Right To Know Ordinance

May 12, 2015

After year of advocacy in Berkeley, the historic Cell Phone Right To Know Ordinance was passed. Dr. Davis provided testimony on the reasons why this ordinance was a vital piece of legislation.

 


 

 

Dr. Davis Testifies to Canadian Parliament on the Impact of Electromagnetic Fields on Male and Female Reproduction From Current Devices

April 28, 2015

 


 

 

An Open Letter from Dr. Devra Davis to President Obama: Consider the Full Costs of Wireless Technology

May 14, 2014

Dr. Davis cautioned against the ubiquitous expansion of wi-fi and use of wireless technologies, particularly within schools. She cites the precautionary measures already taken by other countries and urges the United States to follow suit.

 


 

 

Open Letter from Experts Urges Officials to Support the Wireless Information Act in Maine.

March 3, 2014

Fifteen renowned medical and public health experts published an open letter to Representative Andrea Boland and other Maine state legislators urging them to push forward and reconsider a bill that would require safety notifications on the outside of all cell phone labels and packaging.

 


 

 

“Consider the Scientific Evidence on Cell Phone Safety”, Say Renowned Medical and Public Health Experts in an Open Letter to Senator Rosalyn Baker on Hawaii Cell Phone Labeling Bill

February 23, 2014

Renowned medical and public health experts released a letter urging Senator Roslyn Baker to reconsider her stance on Senate Bill 2571, which called for cell phones sold in Hawaii to come with a prominent health warning. The original version of SB 2571 would have required the label to read, “This device emits electromagnetic radiation, exposure to which may cause brain cancer. Users, especially children and pregnant women, should keep this device away from the head and body.” This language was taken directly from legal language within the fine print of phones.

 


 

 

EHT Comments to the FCC on Wireless Industry Submissions for ET Docket No. 13-84 and ET Docket No. 03-137 Proposed Changes in the Commission’s Rules ) ET Docket No. 03-137 Regarding Human Exposure to Radiofrequency ) Electromagnetic Fields November 18, 2013

November 18, 2013

The Environmental Health Trust (EHT) calls for stronger radiation protection from cell phones that are consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics in a document delivered to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The document is in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s request for input regarding its radiofrequency radiation regulations adopted in 1996, individuals and organizations including the Environmental Health Trust, submitted thousands of documents, testimonials, research papers and scientific publications that are now available to the media and to the public.

Press Release

 


 

 

Testimony of Dr. Devra Davis before Washington, D.C. City Council, Health Committee Budget Hearing on Health Risks of Cell Phones

April 10, 2013

Dr. Davis testified on why cell phone education and policy are major concerns for public health and pose a major threat to the budget for health care in the city of Washington, D.C.

 


 

 

Dr. Devra Davis Testifies During Berkeley City Council Meeting on the Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure From Cell Phones

November 8, 2011

 


 

 

Environmental Health Trust individuals provide “Guidelines for Cellphone Use” documents to Berkeley City Council 

November 8, 2011

 


 

 

Dr. Devra Davis Provides Testimony on Cell Phone Radiation to US Congress on the Health Risks of Cell Phones and Wireless

September 14, 2009

Testimony to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services on the health risks of cell phones and wireless from an international panel of scientist including: John Ducher, Associate Director of the National Institutes of Health, National Toxicology Program; Dr. Siegal Sadetzki – Cancer & Radiation Epidemiology Director, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Israel; Linda Erdreich – Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent Engineering & Scientific Consulting; Dr. Devra Lee Davis – Director, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Center for Environmental Oncology; Olga Naidenko – Senior Scientist, Environmental Working Group; Prof. Dariusz Leszczynski, STUK Radiation & Nuclear Safety Authority, Finland. Witnesses testified about research into cellular telephone use and its potential impact on human health, as well as the potential side effects and consequences of cell phone use. They focused on studies that had examined potential links between cell phones and cancer, and about warnings issued by some groups on cell phone safety.

Full C-SPAN Video & Closed Captioning Record

 


 

 

Letters to the Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD) on the Health Risks of Wireless Radiation

When the US Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD) of California planned to budget ipads and wireless deployment into the schools many health groups testified and sent letters i support of LOW EMF and wired systems for internet connectivity. EHT submitted letters below.

February 11, 2013

Letter of Concern Sent by Dr. Devra Davis on Behalf of Environmental Health Trust and Medical and Public Health Experts in Bioelectromagnetics to the President to the Los Angeles United School District

February 12, 2013

Letter from Toni Stein on Behalf of Environmental Health Trust to LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia on the Dangers of Microwave Radiation in Schools

February 12, 2013

Letter from Toni Stein on Behalf of Environmental Health Trust to LAUSD Bond Oversight Committee Chair on the Need to Implement Best Practices Prior to Installation of Multiple RF EMF-emitting devices in and around LAUSD

Submissions to the US Federal Communications Commission

EHT filed a new request on November 30, 2021, asking the FCC to re-open its official proceedings to allow the submission of new scientific research studies on the official record.

EHT’s November 2021 Submission included letters from experts:

 

Submission to FCC Docket 19-226

Environmental Health Trust FCC Submission 19-226  Proposed FCC changes to Measuring and Evaluating Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Wireless Power Transfer Devices are Flawed:  need for biologically-based standards  ( ET Docket No. 19–226; FCC 19–126; FRS 16618)By Paul Ben Ishai,  Mikko Ahonen,  Hugo Gonçalves Silva,  and Devra Davis

Read Appendix 2: Worldwide governmental actions on cell phones and wireless radiation limits detailing actions by governments worldwide on EMFs. 

EHT’s additional extensive submissions  of science and policy can be found here. 

Ronald Melnick, PhD Comments on the FCC’s Proposed Rule (Docket No. 19-226): “Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields”

Please see additional expert submissions to 19:226 here. 

Supporting Children’s Health Initiatives 

EHT works to support policy initiatives led by environmental health groups focused on advocay work in the broader area of environmental health.  We have signed onto to several letters and initiatives focused on children’s health, toxics and afffordable broadband access.

Letter in Support of Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2021, and The Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act

Letter in Support of California AB 1817 which will ban PFAS in household textiles, including apparel. 

Letter commenting on the Draft Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy and Draft California Climate Adaptation Strategy.

Letter to President Biden on food chemical safety

1/18/2023 Letter to California Department of Pesticide Regulation RE  draft regulation for the fumigant pesticide 1,3-D