Bermuda has halted 5G and launched a consultation in the safety of Federal Communications Commission human exposure limits, millimeter waves and 5G technology.
On November 17, a panel presentation featuring numerous experts was broadcast live including Dr. Paul Heroux McGill University; Theodora Scarato and Dr. Devra Davis Environmental Health Trust; Camilla MacPherson of Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology; Dr. David Wingate Ornithologist, Naturalist and Conservationist; Dr. David “Living Roots”Chapman Author, Science Educator and Natural Living Expert ; Dr. Ayesha Peets Talbot of Ocean Rock Wellness and Frank Clegg of Canadians for Safe Technology. Watch it on Facebook here., Live on ZBM and Channel 82.
The consultation document of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda regards the general concerns about alleged health impacts from the use of radiofrequency radiation, the adequacy of Federal Communications limits to protect, the use of millimeter wave spectrum and whether there should be a restriction on the number of networks that may be deployed.
Press Release Environmental & Health Groups On 5G
Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology, and Dr. David Wingate are all joining together to “bring awareness to concerns regarding the potential deployment of 5G technology in Bermuda.”
A spokesperson said, “In response to increased community concern, Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology, and Dr. David Wingate are all joining together to bring awareness to concerns regarding the potential deployment of 5G technology in Bermuda.
“The groups are also advocating for an extension to the public consultation being administered by the Regulatory Authority [RA], which is currently scheduled to close on November 23rd.
“We strongly urge the RA to extend the public consultation on 5G, which is being held during a time when our focus has been on a global pandemic, for at least 30 days.
“It is important that adequate time be allocated for the general public to understand the potential risks and provide their input,” they added.
“This is about the health and safety of the people of Bermuda, especially our most vulnerable, and as a result, we are deeply concerned that this push for 5G is placing profit over people.
“5G is very different from previous generations of wireless technology. It promises an increase in data transmission rates by using high-frequency, short millimeter waves, which require a large number of antennas to be erected in close proximity to homes, schools, and places of work.
“The technology requires massive increases in energy consumption and there are genuine concerns that 5G also poses risks to birds, bees and tree canopy. For full coverage, antenna installations will need to take place island-wide, therefore involuntarily exposing all of us to a substantial increase in wireless radiation.
“At the moment, we can all choose the extent to which we use wireless technology in our homes, however should 5G technology be approved in Bermuda, the rollout of 5G infrastructure, and our subsequent exposure to considerable increases in wireless radiation, will happen without our consent.
“5G is globally controversial, with a growing list of countries and cities halting its implementation. In Bermuda, we need to determine our position and the window of opportunity for influencing the outcome has arrived.
“We must act now if we wish for our voices to be heard. A petition to stop the deployment of 5G in Bermuda is currently circulating, with over 3,500 signatures to date, and the link to sign and share the petition is here.
What you can do.
See the Bermuda Inquiry PDF into the Safety of 5G– Send a letter into the Inquiry on 5G and lend your voice to the conversation.
Bermuda Regulatory Authority Webpage on Consultation See the list of Advisory Panelists (Industry picked and industry tied)
Link to Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology to connect.
See a poster from Advocates for Safe Technology and Leaders organizing on 5G here
Key Links for Bermuda
Safety Consultation Deadline Extended To December 7, 2020
Download Bermuda Inquiry PDF into the Safety of 5G
Bermuda Regulatory Authority Webpage on Consultation
List of Advisory Panelists (Industry picked and industry tied)
Link to Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology
Worldwide Action on 5G
Resolutions to halt 5G have been passed by Hawaii County, Farragut Tennessee and Easton Connecticut. Cities such as Los Altos, Petaluma, Mill Valley, and San Diego County California have adopted policies to restrict 5G small cells near homes. Oregon passed a Bill to study Wi-Fi health effects.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the California Department of Health recommend children reduce cell phone radiation exposure, as do medical organizations internationally, such as the Vienna Medical Association, Athens Medical Association and International Society of Doctors for Environment.
Over 600 cities in Italy have passed resolutions to halt 5G, as have cities throughout Europe, such as Trafford, United Kingdom, Lille, France, Ormidia, Cyprus, Balchik, Bulgaria. The Pancyprian Medical Association and Cyprus National Committee on the Environment and Child Health sent Parliament their position paper “The Risks to Public Health from the Use of the 5G Network.” Bermuda has halted 5G pending a report on safety. Switzerland’s report on 5G health effects resulted in the Parliament’s refusal to loosen their radiation limits despite heavy industry lobbying efforts. The Netherlands issued a 5G report that recommended measuring radiation levels and also recommended against using the 26 GHz frequency band for 5G “for as long as the potential health risks have not been investigated.”
