The Federal Communications Commission proposes to approve a new 5G cellular network despite claims from the Department of Defense that it will interfere with Global Positioning System (GPS) services. April 2020: According to news reports in Ars Technica, FCC Chairman...
US Agencies and Federal Policies
Urgent! Federal Bill To Strip Environmental Review From 5G Cell Tower Process
An industry friendly bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives that says the FCC does not need to perform any environmental review for 5G and cell antenna deployment under the National Environmental Policy Act. The bill, HR 6488, will undo last...
FCC Refuses To Update Their Outdated Wireless and Cell Tower Radiation Limits
The FCC has published their refusal to update the US 24 year old outdated and non protective wireless radiation limits in the Federal Registry. The FCC says, "While some commenters suggested that the Commission should revise it RF exposure standards to be consistent...
Letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Safe Wired Technology Upgrades During COVID-19
On March 2020, EMF Safety Network, Ecologcal Options Network and Environmental Health Trust sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom calling for Safe Wired Technology for Schools and Homes to protect the health of students, teachers and staff. The letter was...
Congressman Lipinski Calls on the FCC for Transparency on 5G Safety & Health Effects
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) released the following statement today: “I am disappointed by Chairman Pai’s response to my concerns about the FCC’s radiofrequency exposure safety standards. The FCC needs to be more transparent about its research and decision-making...
Bill on Wi-Fi in School Health Effects Introduced by State Senator of Alaska
Statement by Alaska State Senator Tom Begich on SB 142 Bill on Wireless in School SB 142 “An Act relating to radiofrequency radiation exposure in schools.” Alaska State Senator Begich has introduced a bill this session, SB 142: An Act relating to radio frequency...
US Cities Lawsuit Against the FCC on 5G
Dozens of cities in the US have filed lawsuits against the FCC because of bully tactics by the FCC. The FCC is stripping away local authority with industry friendly regulations for 5G small cells. Oral arguments on two consolidated lawsuits against the Federal...
State Issues Landmark Best Practices For Digital Device Use in Schools
Backlash After State Issues Landmark Best Practices For Digital Device Use in Schools Aimed at Protecting Students From Health Impacts of Screens The Maryland State Department Of Education (MSDE) has issued the first of its kind US state guidance for “Health and...
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs): A Training Workbook for Working People:
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs): A Training Workbook for Working People: Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs): A Training Workbook for Working People published by the Labor Institute and funded by a grant from the New York Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health...
Grand Tetons: Largest Cell Tower Expansion in National Park History Letter on Environmental Impact
Environmental Health Trust submitted a scientific letter to the Grand Teton National Park Telecommunications Infrastructure Plan proposing to build wireless telecommunications facilities (cellular towers) in the park. The letter outlines the scientific evidence...