In Wyandotte Michigan, parents are successfully protesting the installation of 5G cell tower antennas on an elementary school, due to the health effects issue. The story has resulted in near daily news coverage and the superintendent has resigned.
Lawmakers are joining the conversation, opposed to the cell tower. U.S Congressman Shri Thanedar released a press statement saying that the cell tower on top of the school is unacceptable and spoke at an expert webinar with legal and science experts.
Nearby, parents in Detroit schools who also have cell antennas on their schools are now voicing their concerns. See wxyz Detroit parents call for tests to determine radiation exposure from cell antennas on schools
Wayne State University Professor John Liu called the cell tower “pure evil” in a recent FOX 2 News Detroit news report. Professor John Liu was also featured in WXYZ news report stating that, “Radiofrequency from the cellular tower is harmful to people.”
Michigan State Representative James Desana is introducing a bill to restrict cell towers at schools. Environmental Health Trust submitted a scientific letter on the health effects of cellular radiation to Representative James Desana in support of the bill.
Watch the webinar with U.S Congressman Shri Thanedar, Michigan Representative James Desana and Wyondotte parents here.
UPDATE April 21, 2023: The Wyandotte administration sent a letter stating that they are communicating with the City on alternative locations for the 5G cell antennas!
Watch a video of the parents speaking out at a local school board meeting here.
- Download EHT’s factsheet on children, cell towers and wireless radiation health effects here.
- Download EHT’s briefing on Legal and liability issues of 5G and cell towers.
- Read a cheat sheet on key facts about cell towers at schools.
News Reports
5G tower on Wyandotte school leads to push to change laws FOX 2 Detroit
Detroit parents call for tests to determine radiation exposure from cell antennas on schools WXYZ.com
Wyandotte superintendent: It would cost ‘millions’ to break cell tower contract WXYZ
Wyandotte schools superintendent resigns amid 5G cell tower controversyFOX 2 Detroit
Detroit-area school chief quits over cell tower controversy | AP News
Detroit-Area School Chief Quits Over Cell Tower Controversy
Is the cellphone tower on top of a Wyandotte school harmful? Here’s what an expert says
Director of scientific nonprofit calls for law changes amid controversy over 5G tower on Wyandotte school FOX 2 Detroit
Scientist says T-Mobile cell equipment on top of Wyandotte school is a health danger FOX 2 Detroit
Wyandotte parents sound off to school board over 5G cell tower at elementary school. WXYZ.com
‘Pure evil’: 5G cell tower placement on Wyandotte school lambasted by WSU professor FOX 2 Detroit
Parents at Wyandotte Elementary School Up in Arms Over T-Mobile 5G Tower on School Property Michigan News Source
T-Mobile officials leave Wyandotte school board meeting early over cell tower controversy FOX 2 Detroit
Cell tower at Wyandotte elementary raises concerns from parents FOX 2 Detroit
Key meeting in school cell tower battle in Wyandotte 4
Cell tower placement at elementary school infuriates Wyandotte parents – The News Herald
Hundreds pack meeting to get answers about T-Mobile cell tower on top of Wyandotte elementary sc… Local 4 News
Wyandotte parents meeting with T-Mobile to discuss 5G towerWXYZ Detroit
Parents voice concerns about activation of 5G cell tower on top of elementary school in Wyandotte Click on Detroit Wyandotte Washington School parents continue to oppose 5G cell tower atop building DownRiver Sunday Times
