Cell Tower News
Communities are working to protect their neighborhoods from the unfettered deployment of cell towers and 5G "small" cell towers located in front of homes and schools. They are raising issues of health as a priority because of the scientific research finding adverse biological effects from cell tower radio-frequency radiation.Williamson County Votes for 1,500-Foot Cell Tower Setback for Schools: Concerns Over Wireless Radiation Risks
Breaking Williamson County Tennessee Planning Commissioners just voted unanimously in favor of a 1,500 foot cell tower setback for schools. This action was spurred by strong opposition to a cell tower on the Trinity School leading to increased awareness across the...
Tampa Residents Oppose 5G Towers Near Homes
Neighbors in Tampa's Bayshore Beautiful neighborhood are pushing back against multiple 5G towers in their neighborhood. 'Hideous and concerning': Neighbors in Tampa's Bayshore Beautiful neighborhood push back against multiple 5G tower installations "I had...
Decatur City Commission denies conditional use permit for 140-foot cell tower
Residents and the YMCA testified against allowing the tower so close to homes and kids. Decatur City Commission denies conditional use permit for 140-foot cell tower on Maediris Drive in Georgia. Numerous communities have rejected cell towers for a variety of reasons....
Temecula Valley Unified School District halts new school cell towers!
Trustees in California's Temecula Valley Unified School District passed a ban on new cell phone towers on school property via a resolution and policy. The policy and resolution also bars the district from renewing existing tower leases. The vote also sets the stage...
Scientific Letter on School Cell Towers Sent to the Ontario Minister of Education
Environmental Health Trust was joined by several experts in writing a letter to the Ontario Minister of Education Honourable Stephen Lecce regarding cell towers at schools. The letter was also sent to William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Principal Cynthia...
The Toronto District School Board to review concerns about cell phone tower radiation after 18 teachers in North York refuse to work
The Toronto District School Board to review cell phone tower radiation health issue after 18 teachers in North York refuse to come to work. Now, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says that it has arranged for a third-party consultant to review the issue and ...
Cell Tower and Children’s Health and Safety
Cell Tower Health Effects and Policy Webinar Are cell towers safe? What does the science say? Why are countries worldwide minimizing cellular radiation to children to protect their health? Watch a presentation by Environmental Health Trust Executive Director Theodora...
Op-ed in The Hill on Danger of New Proposed Federal Law To Increase Wireless Networks in National Parks
Dr. Devra Davis President of Environmental Health Trust published an op-ed in The Hill entitled "We cannot ignore the dangers of radiation in our national parks" on the harmful impact of wireless proliferation in National Parks if a newly proposed federal bill -The...
II Brazilian Meeting on Electromagnetic Protection: Safe Technology and Children’s Health
On December 14, 15 and 16, 2022, the III Brazilian Meeting on Electromagnetic Protection was held with the theme Electromagnetic Radiation and care for our Children. This year the event was inspired by the Campaign "Don't irradiate me. Learn to protect myself" of the...
Health Effects of Cell Towers Near Homes and Schools
Cell towers emit a type of radiation. Cell towers have wireless antennas that emit radio frequency (RF) non-ionizing radiation. When these antennas are close to our homes and schools, our daily exposure to RF radiation is increased. RF radiation is considered a new...
New York City Council Hearings on 5G Jumbo Towers and the Digital Divide, Aesthetics, Property Value and Health
Watch the New York City Council Committee on Technology Hearing on jumbo 5G cell towers. Below are 6 Youtube videos of the entire 6 hour hearing on the Link 5G jumbo towers. In the hearing Councilmembers grilled the New York Office of Technology and Companies on...
Detroit’s Proliferation Of School Cell Phone Towers Prompt Study Request on Health Effects To Children
The Detroit News: Detroit's Proliferation Of School Cellphone Towers Prompt Study Request The Detroit City Council approved a resolution by Councilwoman Mary Waters that asked the Detroit Health Department to assess the health impact of cellphone towers on the city's...
Canadian MP Peter Fonseca Writes Letter to Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Opposing Cell Tower
Canadian MP Peter Fonseca from the riding of Mississauga in the province of Ontario Writes Letter to Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Opposing a Local Cell Tower "Through my conversations with constituents in the area, it has become clear that...
A Win in Court! Wyandotte School Cell Tower Legal Battle To Take Place In State Court
A Win in Court! Wyandotte School Cell Tower Legal Battle To Take Place In State Court "A group of Wyandotte residents suing to remove a new T-Mobile cell phone tower atop a public elementary school are cheering a late Wednesday ruling that sends the lawsuit back to...
Judge Grants Restraining Order for T-Mobile Cell Tower on Elementary School Amidst Opposition Regarding Health Effects
A Wayne County Michigan Circuit Court judge has granted a motion for a temporary restraining order that will delay activation of a controversial T-Mobile 5G cell tower installed on the smokestack of a Wyandotte elementary school after a lawsuit filed by residents who...
Resolution Put Forward By Detroit Councilwoman: Detroit Health Department to study the health impact of cell phone towers on school children
BREAKING: Amidst heavy parent protests regarding the cell towers placed at numerous Michigan public schools, the Detroit City Council is now considering a resolution put forward by Detroit City Council Member At-Large Mary Waters urging the Health Department to study...
Both Sheffield and Great Barrington Massachusetts Residents Vote For Citizen’s Petition to Hold 5G Applications Until the FCC Updates
Breaking: Both Sheffield and Great Barrington, Massachusetts Residents Vote in Favor of Citizens Petition to Hold 5G Applications Until the FCC Does and Environmental Review and Updates It's Limit. Sheffield and Great Barrington annual town meetings May 1st, 2023...
Wildlife Biologist on Cell Tower Impacts to Bats and Birds
My Life for the Birds & Bats: Friends of Merrymeeting Bay Presents Wildlife Biologist Albert Manville Al Manville, Senior Wildlife Biologist, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Retired Adjutant Professor, Johns Hopkins University speaks on his work as a...