SELECTED QUOTATIONS FROM SCIENTISTS WHO SIGNED THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) INTERNATIONAL EMF SCIENTIST APPEAL
We asked some experts to provide
us with a statement in response to the following question:
“What do you want the world to
know about the importance of this appeal?”
SELECTED
QUOTATIONS FROM SCIENTISTS WHO SIGNED THE INTERNATIONAL EMF SCIENTIST APPEAL
(Alphabetical,
by country)
Don MaischAustralia
We are now entering the
era of “The Internet of Things” (IoT) where all our appliances will be
Wi-Fi enabled, endlessly communicating with each other and us through so-called
smart devices. This “brave new world” dictates that human exposure to
radiofrequency radiation must greatly increase in order to accommodate the
technology. This is a planned world being created by technocrats totally
ignorant of the reality of our biology, an ignorance fostered by the existing
thermal-effects only standards/guidelines. Now, more than ever, we need new,
biologically relevant standards to meet the challenge of the future.
Don Maisch, PhD.,
Australia,
Tel: +61
3 62430195 Email: dmaisch@emfacts.com
Mary RedmayneAustralia
“There is much
high-quality research showing bio-physiological effects from permitted
electromagnetic exposures; these findings are not nullified by research which
fails to find effects. To claim that the ‘weight of evidence’ does not support
these effects (even if it were true) is misleading. To infer that this means no
precautions are needed is illogical and non-scientific.”
"Science, industry,
and government have competing priorities that make decision-making about
policies regarding electromagnetic fields problematic. Governments seek
scientific certainty -- scientists cannot provide this. Industry puts profit
and growth first. Governments need revenue and industry is a lucrative source –
scientists call on governments for unrestrained/independent research funding.
Who or what will influence policy decisions most?”
"It would help
parents and policy makers if consensus among advisory organisations and
scientists could be reached acknowledging that assurance of safety of chronic
low-dose radiofrequency exposure cannot be guaranteed and is related to
ill-health in some people. Therefore, minimising exposure, especially
children’s, is sensible. This should be treated like other daily health
precautions and warnings such as those about diet.”
Mary Redmayne, Ph.D.,
Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, New
Zealand
Email: mary.redmayne@gmail.com
Marie-Claire CammaertsBelgium
“Man-made electromagnetic
fields impact all living organisms, acting first on the unit membrane. We must
reduce our dependence on 'wireless' technologies, reduce the
numbers of masts (i.e., cell towers), of Wi-Fi apparatus, of cordless phones
and so on, and clearly indicate, in public spaces, the intensity of the ambient
electromagnetic field.”
Prof. Marie-Claire
Cammaerts, PhD., Free University of Brussels, Faculty of Science, Belgium.
Email: mtricot@ulb.ac.be
Alvaro Augusto de SallesBrazil
"Non-ionizing
radiation (NIR) absorption by the population increased many times in the last
few decades. The health effects of this will show a dramatic impact in the near
future. Therefore effective precautionary procedures should urgently be adopted
aiming to reduce NIR exposure and to reduce its health risks, in line with the
IARC 2002 and 2011 recommendations that NIR is a possible human carcinogen".
Alvaro Augusto de Salles,
PhD., Professor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS, Porto Alegre,
RS, Brazil.
Email: aasalles@ufrgs.br
Magda HavasCanada
“One of the most serious
environmental pollutants affecting the health of human populations and
resulting in chronic illness is electrosmog. A combination of
low frequency electromagnetic fields, poor power quality, ground current and
especially radio frequency and microwave radiation is making people sick.
We have enough peer-reviewed scientific studies documenting the adverse
effects, which include cancers, reproductive problems and symptoms of
electrohypersensitivity, for governing bodies to promote practices, devices and
legislation that reduce our exposure to these frequencies.
Putting Wi-Fi in
schools; allowing cordless phones that radiate constantly to
be manufactured; placing wireless baby monitors near an
infant; using a wireless tablet, smart phone or computer while
pregnant; holding a cell phone next to the head and keeping a
cell phone in a bra or hip pocket or under a pillow; placing cell phone
antennas near homes, schools and on hospitals; metering electricity,
water and gas with wireless smart meters and designing smart
appliances for the home will be viewed by future generations as dumb
technologygenerated by greed for a population that is
largely ignorant of the consequences. We need to protect the health and
wellbeing of future generations, because without them there is no future!
If we don't do it . . . who will?
Dr. Magda Havas, PhD,
Environmental and Resource Studies, Centre for Health Studies, Trent University,
Canada
Email: DrMagdaHavas@gmail.com
Paul HérouxCanada
“Electromagnetic fields
from power and telecommunications systems, as they are present in our everyday
environment, have biological and human health impacts that have not been
officially acknowledged. The effects of these fields have simply not been taken
seriously enough.”
Paul Héroux, PhD,
Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health McGill
University Medicine, Montreal Canada,
Tel. (514)
398-6988 Cell (514)
222-2197
InVitroPlus Laboratory,
Department of Surgery Royal Victoria Hospital
Wenjun SunChina
“我们的研究表明，强度低于ICNIRP暴露限值的电磁场依然可以产生生物效应。因此，在作用机制阐明之前，对无处不在并日益增强的环境电磁场暴露限值的制订应该慎重。”
“Our studies show that
exposure to electromagnetic fields with intensity lower than the ICNIRP
exposure guidelines can produce biological effects. Thus, on a precautionary
basis, before we understand the detailed mechanisms, we should adopt protective
standards for the ubiquitous and increasing electromagnetic fields in
occupational and public environments.”
Dr. Wenjun Sun, Director
of Institute of Environmental Medicine, Bioelectromagnetics Key Laboratory,
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. Tel: +86-571-88208166,
Email: sunwj@zju.edu.cn
Dariusz LeszczynskiFinland
“Evidence of health hazard
is here since IARC 2011. It surely was enough time to introduce new safety
standards and Precautionary Principle.”
Dariusz Leszczynski,
Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry, University of Helsinki, Finland;
Member of the IARC Working Group that classified cell phone radiation as
possible carcinogen.
https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/
Email: blogbrhp@gmail.com
Dominique BelpommeFrance
Les effets nocifs des
champs électromagnétiques, quelle que soit leur fréquence, sont maintenant
scientifiquement établis. Les femmes enceintes (le fœtus) et les enfants et
adolescents sont particulièrement vulnérables. L’OMS a reconnu les effets
possiblement cancérigènes des champs électromagnétiques; cette action doit être
prolongée par la reconnaissance de l’électrohypersensibilité comme affection à
part entière entrant dans le cadre nosologique de l’intolérance environnementale
idiopathique qu’elle a individualisé. C’est ce que propose le colloque
international organisé le 18 mai à l’Académie Royale de Médecine de Belgique.
The harmful effects of
electromagnetic fields, regardless of their frequencies, are now scientifically
settled. Pregnant women (the fetus) and children and adolescents are
particularly vulnerable. WHO has recognized the possibly carcinogenic effects
of electromagnetic fields; its policy program should now be urgently extended
to the recognition of electrohypersensitivity as a full
affection entering the nosologic framework of Idiopathic Environmental
Intolerance. This is what the international congress held on the 18th of May,
2015 at the Royal Belgian Academy of Medicine proposes.
Dominique Belpomme, MD,
MPH, Professor in Oncology, Paris V Descartes University, European Cancer &
Environment Research institute, Executive Director.
E-mail : contact.belpomme@gmail.com
Phone : 0033(0)1 45 78 53 53
Lebrecht von KlitzingGermany
“Our research finds that
periodic, pulsed electromagnetic fields used for wireless communication reduce
vegetative bioregulation activity. Continued exposure to WiFi in
Germany has deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system. “We
must reduce the spread and utilization of these systems.”
Lebrecht von Klitzing,
PhD. Medical Physicist, Institute of Environmental Physics, DE 36466
Wiesenthal, Germany
Prof. Dr. Lebrecht von
Klitzing, Medizinphysiker (DGMP), Medizinphysik -
Umweltphysik, DE-36466 Wiesenthal, Schwimmbadweg 21
Tel.: 036964 863446
+ 831203, Email: vonklitzing@umweltphysik.com, www.umweltphysik.com
Lukas Margaritis Greece
“Wireless technology has
driven most new high-tech products and has been a key factor in everyday
domestic and commercial life. Still no serious efforts have been made by
authorities to look seriously without bias at the health effects especially
for heavy users, children, and pregnant women.
Our research points out the necessity for precautionary measures and new safety
limits given the complexity of the signals (with modulation and pulses) unlike
any other radiation on earth.”
“Σχεδόν όλα τα σύγχρονα προϊόντα
υψηλής τεχνολογίας της καθημερινής μας ζωής χρησιμοποιούν ασύρματη τεχνολογία. Παρόλη
αυτή την πληθώρα εφαρμογών δεν έχουν γίνει σοβαρές και αντικειμενικές προσπάθειες
από τον Παγκόσμιο Οργανισμό Υγείας να δει τις πιθανές επιπτώσεις στην υγεία, ειδικά
σε καθημερινούς χρήστες, σε παιδιά και εγκύους. Η έρευνά μας οδηγεί στο συμπέρασμα
ότι πρέπει να εφαρμοστεί η Αρχή της Πρόληψης και να μειωθούν τα «όρια ασφαλείας»
με δεδομένη την πολυπλοκότητα των ακτινοβολιών αυτών (με διαμόρφωση και παλμούς)
σε αντίθεση με όλες τις άλλες ακτινοβολίες στη γη.”
LUKAS H. MARGARITIS,
Professor emeritus of Cell Biology and Radiobiology, Coordinator, Radiation
Research Program THALIS Dept of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Faculty of
Biology. NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, Greece
Tel: +30-2107274542, +30-6972051345 Email: lmargar@biol.uoa.gr
ΛΟΥΚΑΣ Χ. ΜΑΡΓΑΡΙΤΗΣ, Ομότιμος
Καθηγητής Κυτταρικής Βιολογίας και Ραδιοβιολογίας, Συντονιστής ερευνητικού προγράμματος
ακτινοβολιών ΘΑΛΗΣ Τομέας Βιολογίας Κυττάρου και Βιοφυσικής, Τμήμα Βιολογίας, ΕΘΝΙΚΌ
& ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΚΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ
Tel. +30-2107274542, +30-6972051345
Kavindra Kumar KesariIndia
“The debate about the
effect of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on human health is a growing concern of
the 21st century. On the basis of scientific evidence, there is no question
that EMF emissions from several devices like cell phones, cellular antennas,
and microwave ovens, have a causative effect on the brain and reproductive
organs. But no action has been taken despite our awareness of the harmful
impact of electro-pollution due to political interference. It is
therefore imperative that the implications of electro-pollution must
be fully explored by government bodies after consulting with concerned experts,
and safety criteria be re-examined.”
Dr. Kavindra Kesari, MBA,
PhD., Resident scientist, School of Environmental Science, University of
Eastern Finland, Kuopio Finland; Assistant Professor, Professor, Jaipur
National University, India
SMJ MortazaviIran
“Limiting the exposure to
electromagnetic fields is indeed among the basic steps to ensure a better life
for mankind!”
SMJ Mortazavi,
Ph.D, Professor of Medical Physics, Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation
Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Dean, Medical Physics & Medical
Engineering Department, Dean, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
E-mail: mmortazavi@sums.ac.ir
Tel: +98-711-2349332
Fax1: +98-711-2349332 Fax2: +98-711-2289113
Yury GrigoryevRussian Federation
“It is immoral that
the regulatory standards electromagnetic fields (EMF) used in cellular
communication are inadequate and pose a serious health risk. The amount of harm
from radio frequency EMF exposure to the brain is inestimable. Children are
at higher risk, than professional workers.’
Professor Yury Grigoryev,
MD, Chairman of Russian National Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection; Member, International Advisory Committee for the WHO
"EMF and Health" Program. Moscow, Russia.
(not presently available
for media inquiries)
Yoon-Won KimSouth Korea (Republic of Korea)
"International
exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields (EMF) must be revisited due to
the existence of their adverse effects on our bodies, particularly on the male
reproductive system. It is time to re-establish the safety level of EMF for
the general public to reduce our exposure to protect us from EMF."
Dr. Yoon-Won Kim, MD.
PhD. Professor, Hallym University and member of the Bioelectromagnetics
Society, Korea.
Tel. +82-33-248-2663,
Email: ywkim@hallym.ac.kr
Alonso BalmoriSpain
“Trees and animals are
showing important signs that mankind does not comprehend. We know with certainty
that anthropogenic electromagnetic radiation is slowly eroding the health of
living organisms: animals, plants and people. It is urgent that society
as a whole address this serious environmental and health problem.”
Alfonso Balmori,
Biologist. Independent researcher on wildlife and EMF, Spain
“Los árboles y los
animales nos están mostrando cosas que las personas no estamos comprendiendo.
Sabemos con certeza que las radiaciones electromagnéticas producidas por el
hombre están debilitando lentamente la salud de los seres vivos: animales,
plantas y hombres. Es urgente una toma de conciencia de la sociedad en su
conjunto para afrontar este grave problema ambiental y sanitario.”
Alfonso Balmori, Biólogo.
Investigador independiente sobre los efectos de las radiaciones
electromagnéticas en los seres vivos, Espana
Email: abalmorimartinez@gmail.com
Claudio Gomez-PerrettaSpain
“Technological
applications using non-ionizing radiation are advancing rapidly, increasing at
every step the gap with the assessment of their possible side effects. The
REFLEX project and other scientific reports others like the BioInitiative have
unfortunately been ignored by the authorities worldwide. Perhaps the coming
generations will curse these leaders for their ineffectiveness at the right
moment”.
Claudio Gomez- Perretta,
MD, PhD. Researcher, University La Fe of Valencia, Spain
Email: gomez_cla@gva.es
Lennart HardellSweden
“Based upon
epidemiological studies there is consistent evidence of increased risk for
brain tumors (glioma and acoustic neuroma) associated with use of wireless
phones.
Urgent revision of current guidelines for exposure to
radiofrequency emissions is needed.”
Lennart Hardell, MD, PhD,
Department of Oncology, University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden
Daniel FavreSwitzerland
“Active mobile phone
handsets have a dramatic impact on the behavior of honeybees by
inducing the worker piping signal, triggering the swarming process, the sign of
a disturbed bee colony. Signals from mobile phones and masts (i.e., cell
towers) could also be contributing to the decline of honeybees around the
world. I am calling on the international scientific community for more research
in this field and for protection of this crucial pollinator."
Dr. phil. nat. Daniel
Favre, Biologist and apiary adviser, Switzerland (www.ephiscience.net).
Email: daniel_favre@yahoo.com
Suleyman DasdagTurkey
“We need shorter and more
controlled radiation exposure for a happy and healthy world.”
“Sağlıklı ve mutlu bir
dünya için daha az ve kontrollü radyasyon.”
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Dasdag
PhD., Dept. of Biophysics, Medical School of Dicle University, Turkey
Email: sdasdag@gmail.com
Nesrin SeyhanTurkey
“None of the
radiofrequency radiation exposure guidelines take pregnant women, fetuses,
and the elderly into consideration! RF exposure limits
for the general public should be lowered to protect all those more vulnerable
to electromagnetic fields"
"Radyofrekans
alanlara maruziyet sınır degerlerinin hiç biri hamile anne karnındaki bebek,ve
yaşlıları dikkate alarak hazırlanmamıştır. Genel Halkın
Radyofrekans maruziyet sınırlar bu alanlara daha hassas olan
hamile, anne karnındaki bebek, çocuk ve yaşlılar gözönüne alınarak aşa ğ ı
çekilmelidir.”
Prof. Dr. Nesrin
Seyhan, Founding Chair, Biophysics Dept ; Founding Director, GNRK
Center Medical Faculty of Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. (Presently not
available for media inquiries)
Martin BlankUSA
“International exposure
guidelines for electromagnetic fields must be strengthened to reflect the
reality of their impact on our bodies, especially on our DNA. The
time to deal with the harmful biological and health effects is long overdue. We
must reduce exposure by establishing more protective guidelines.”
Martin Blank, PhD.,
Special Lecturer, Columbia University, New York USA
Email: mbphd32@gmail.com
Elizabeth KelleyUSA
“Solutions must be found
that place the highest priority on protecting people and the planet over the
powerful economic forces driving new technologies without thought for biology.
We can have both innovation and public safety if there is
political will. This transcends national boundaries. The UN, WHO and UNEP are
the best organizations on earth to make these recommendations.”
Elizabeth Kelley, MA, is
the Director of EMFScientist.org, and formerly was Managing Secretariat for the
International Commission on Electromagnetic Safety (icems.eu), Italy
Email: info@EMFscientist.org
Al ManvilleUSA
“While we like our
electronic gadgets, the worldwide demand for these technologies of convenience
only grows, as do the gargantuan profits that come from selling the devices and
their services. While human health and safety continue to be dismissed by
many, growing scientific evidence is showing a dark side to cell phone, WiFi,
smart meter and point-to-point technologies. Migratory birds --
incredibly important to the global economy and for the ecological services they
provide -- now appear to be negatively affected by non-ionizing
radiation. This alarm sounds a call to action acknowledging that
electromagnetic radiation is indeed a problem that needs to be addressed."
Dr. Albert Manville,
Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins University; Senior Wildlife Biologist, U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), Emeritus/Retired; and Wildlife Consultant,
WHCS LLC.,USA
Joel MoskowitzUSA
“U.S. regulatory standards
and international guidelines only control for short-term heating of tissue. The
standards do not protect us from the low-intensity, chronic exposures to
electromagnetic fields (EMF) that are common today. The scientists who signed
the Appeal request that the UN and member nations protect the global human
population, and animal and plant life from EMF exposures.
There has been strong
support from the international scientific community for the Appeal, even among
those who believe that scientists should not take public policy positions. Some
have taken personal risks to sign the Appeal because this is a public health
issue that affects everyone now, as well as future generations.
The scientists who have
signed the Appeal have published more than 2,000 peer-reviewed research
papers on electromagnetic fields.”
Joel Moskowitz, Ph.D.,
Director of the Center for Family and Community Health, School of Public
Health, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Tel: 1-510-643-7314.
Email: jmm@berkeley.edu
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