If they look, they may see

If they look, they may see

A friend of ours just came back to this country for a visit and also for an eye doctor because he has lost 90% vision in his right eye...

He came to my room and it happened that I showed him my electrosmog meter for fun. He immediately attacked me telling me this is all nonsense and RF is everywhere etc etc...   so I showed him the difference in RF levels we have simply by opening the window!  But he was not convinced...

Then I asked him how much he talks on his mobile every day -and he said he was on it constantly...     then I said - - "OK - AND NOW YOU HAVE ALMOST LOST VISION IN YOUR RIGHT EYE?! "

He was shocked, and then said - "OH MY GOD!   I think you might be right. I always hold my phone to the right side of my head and now my right eye is damaged. I always had some problems with my right eye, but it didn't become a really serious problem until I began using a mobile phone many years ago."

Ron

Argentina - Debated in Congress on antennas, electromagnetic pollution and health effects

Argentina - Debated in Congress on antennas, electromagnetic pollution and health effects
06/07/2012
Organized by the Popular Unity bloc was held in the annex building of the Chamber of Deputies a public hearing to discuss the effects they have on the health of people.The national deputy Antonio Riestra, Popular Unity bloc, presented by the legislator of Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires for all UP Laura Garcia Tunon and neighborhood organizations autoconvocados held a public hearing on the effects on the health of the population, Electromagnetic pollution from phone masts, FM, Wi-Fi and other devices.
In opening the hearing, Rep. Riestra said that "although not yet know all the aspects of this problem, it is clear that safety standards limiting radiation levels in almost every country in the world, seem to be thousands of times higher than the levels at which the risk actually disappear or be minimized. "So, estimated that" new approaches are needed to find alternatives that do not pose the same level of health risk, while it is time tothose changes. "
"As people became aware of the effects on health when installing antennas in neighborhoods, the lawsuits brought against these authorizations, the complaints filed with the municipalities were increasing. And this happens not only in Argentina , multiply global social and environmental movements that seeks review of regulations and protection of human health, "the national legislature.
On this point, Riestra submitted to debate the bill of his own which he said, "establishes minimum budgets for environmental protection in the matter, according to the rules set forth by Article 41 of the Constitution guaranteeing the right to health and to live in a healthy environment. The Office is authorized to issue such rules in order to match the floor of environmental regulation across the country. Each province can from there pass laws stricter but not more lax. "
"We want to discuss all this project, the standards development process is usually done with little contribution from other sectors. We want to hear about all the experts in public health. The project is open to be modified and improved. What we ask and we want to promote through this activity is being processed, the discussion of the issues raised, "said Riestra.
In turn Buenos Aires legislator Laura Garcia Tunon said that "as legislators have a duty to safeguard the health of citizens and regulate through rules to avoid getting sick antennas to the population and yet appeal to the political and business will, the way is that we all think of a city and a country that does not contaminate and sicken the population by the use of satellite communication and television daily proliferate without any care. "
Marta Maffei, driving the initiative at the parliamentary level, noted that "Electromagnetic pollution from phone masts, FM, Wi-Fi and other devices that emit ionizing radiation, and has plenty of evidence around the world. The years since installation, possible to corroborate serious health effects, including embryos, children, youth and pregnant. "
The People's Union leader said: "Our legislation is insufficient and backward into the specifics, especially the judicial reluctance to implement effective precautionary principle." He considered that "it is imperative to the dictates of national rules setting clear limits and renewal of the companies providing services replacing obsolete existing technologies that allow safe and adequate health protection for all."
Finally, the president of deputies of the Unidad Popular, Claudio Lozano, said that "companies have to invest in network redesign and relocate cell antennae to defend the health and lives of our people."
In closing the debate, Riestra thanked the experts and the militancy of the neighbors on these issues and said that "the pain of mothers and families make one put more cargo than any other legislative proposal. I also express my presence is only the continuation of a task that began some time ago Marta Maffei, then continued Benas who gave Veronica joined the project and now I am giving continuity is continuity have always set you (referring to present residents and specialists) who are the military started this topic. Summoning us to move forward, aware of what is now said, and knowing the power against whom the dispute, will continue to insist all the time necessary to move forward with this proposal. "
Were present and presented the national deputies Victor De Gennaro and Graciela Iturraspe-Popular Unity and Margarita Stolbizer-GEN-legislator José María Lubertino Buenos Aires, Vicente López Councilman Carlos Roberto, Lanus Estela Maris Garcia, engineer William Defays(CEPETEL-CTA), Dr. Anna Della Fonte-medical member of AAMMA (Argentina Association of Doctors for the Environment) - and MD Sacchi Jose Luis Bas, Secretary of Health of the CTA Stella Maris Moreno, Drs. Bethlehem Aliciardi and Mario Caparelli-lawyers specializing in environmental law, Ricardo Monner Sans, Architect Liliana Alvarez Lopez Comunera commune Maru 10-CABA-Neighborhood Organizations Autoconvocados against cell phone masts Quilmes, Lanus, Claypole, Don Bosco, Florencio Varela, Wilde, Avellaneda, among others.

http://www.parlamentario.com/noticia-45699.html

Sheryl Crow's Brain Tumor 'Common,' Beaumont Doctor Says

Sheryl Crow's Brain Tumor 'Common,' Beaumont Doctor Says

Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow announced Tuesday that she has a meningioma – a type of brain tumor that is usually noncancerous.

http://ferndale.patch.com/articles/sheryl-crow-s-brain-tumor-common-royal-oak-beaumont-doctor-says

 

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/06/sheryl-crow-brain-tumor-can-meningioma-be-dangerous/

 

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/sheryl-crow-meningioma-really-ok-brain-tumor-192300517.html\

 

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/05/sheryl-crow-has-a-benign-brain-tumor/

 

http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/06/12089291-no-half-of-us-dont-have-a-brain-tumor-like-sheryl-crows?lite

 

While around her kids Wyatt and Levi, Crow keeps her cell phone off at their request. "My 5-year-old...[said] 'Mommy, turn your phone off.' I realized: I'm with him and I'm somewhere else."

Small Victory

Ladies and Gentleman,

 It may be a small victory but it is a great achievement for the small rural community of Dunamon, Co. Roscommon. 

 Farmer Michael Hussey and his tight-knit community forced the telecommunications company, Vodaphone, to remove a mast which they had piggy-backed on a Tetra mast.

 The community took placement of the Tetra mast to court where lawyers argued successfully that the mast was necessary for "national security". 

 The attachment is an account of the Hussey family's on-going fight.

 Special thanks should be extended to the Roscommon Herald for following the issue with integrity.

Kind regards,

John Weigel

Alliance for Irish Radiation Protection

California study - results obtained by lawsuit

California study - results obtained by lawsuit

The basis of the Israeli Env. Ministry's warning is this study:

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16, 2001 (ENS) - Added risk of miscarriage, childhood leukemia, brain cancer and greater incidence of suicide are some of the health risks associated with exposure to electric and magnetic fields such as those that radiate from power lines, according to a California health department review....Still, these results were not readily released to the public, according to the California First Amendment Coalition (CFAC) which mounted a lawsuit to make them public. In late June, the lawsuit was filed in Alameda Superior Court by the California First Amendment Coalition and Citizens Concerned about EMFs, two public benefit non-profit organizations. Defendants named in the suit are the California Department of Health Services (DHS), DHS Director Dr. Diana Bonta, the California Electric and Magnetic Fields Program, and EMF program Director Dr. Raymond Neutra. The two reports, one a compilation of all available scientific evidence, the other examaning policy implications of the data, were originally ordered by the California Public Utilities Commission in 1993.  "We are delighted that the state decided to abide by the California Public Records Act rather than go through protracted litigation", said CFAC executive director Kent Pollock.

"The people of California won an important victory this morning."

http://www.feb.se/emfguru/Elf/calif-power.html

 

California Study thanks to Robert Riedlinger

http://www.ehib.org/emf/ 

"Note that the researchers used the word “cause” in this finding. This is a stronger finding than merely identifying a statistical link. Statistical links can result from unrelated phenomena. By using the term “cause” the research means they believe that power line magnetic fields is the agent that induces the enumerated diseases"

http://www.milieuziektes.nl/Rapporten/Roger%20Conant.pdf 

Public comments

http://www.ehib.org/emf/RiskEvaluation/Allcomments.pdf

 

IEMFA EMF presentation held on the Madrid congress "Risks for Public Health & the Environment" and a warning from The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)

IEMFA EMF presentation held on the Madrid congress "Risks for Public Health & the Environment" and a warning from The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)

This is the IEMFA EMF presentation held on the Madrid congress "Risks for Public Health & the Environment" The two-perspective risk assessment system in Europe - World health change possibly linked to electromagnetic fields Main context of the conference was that current methods and institutions for assessing environmental-health risks are not able to cope with complexities and uncertainties. Also scientific concepts and paradigms are requested that are independent from the interests and influence of the promoters of technologies. In line, it is recommended not to restrict risk assessment to closed networks of narrow elites, but to open up assessment and management of risks to wider groups of stakeholders. Also a plead is made to bring together the different types of knowledge existing in different networks. The Goals of the Conference were as follows: 1) Increase public and political awareness of social, economic and environmental risks of current and new technologies and discuss effective means for e.g. technology and risk assessments, product approvals, and liability schemes. 2) Provide a forum for open public debate where experts from different fields can address the following questions and issues: - What are the public health and environment risks of technologies such as modern biotechnology, nanotechnology, electromagnetic fields, and novel chemicals? - What are the private and societal needs that are addressed by these technologies? - Which are the current policies and procedures for shaping and assessing these technologies? - Which are the main barriers to avoiding or minimizing risks and how can they be overcome? - How can the precautionary principle be best applied? - Why is there a lack of comprehensive and strong policies and institutions that could better support public interests? - How can the marginalization of independent research, neglect of its results, and the undue influence of vested interests that inhibit change for the public good be overcome? 3) Create an Action Plan with concrete and realistic activities to support the changes needed, including changes in scientific paradigms and practices.and in the control of technological choices. Organised by: The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER), The European Environment Agency (EEA), The Health Defense Organisation (HDO), The Cátedra-Universidad-Empresa-Sindicato. More information about the congress ============================ American Academy of Environmental Medicine Calls for Immediate Caution regarding Smart Meter Installation...Cites Human Health Impacts of Chronic Exposure to Radiofrequency (RF) The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has released its latest position paper on electromagnetic field (EMF) and radiofrequency (RF) health effects calling for immediate caution regarding smart meter installations. Citing several peer-reviewed scientific studies, the AAEM concludes that "significant harmful biological effects occur from non-thermal RF exposure" showing causality. "A more thorough review of technological options to achieve society's worthwhile communications and business objectives must be conducted to protect human health and wellbeing," stated Dr. William J. Rea, a member of the AAEM and former thoracic surgeon. "By continuing to layer more and more wireless communication within our communities, we are setting the stage for widespread disease." The AAEM also expresses concern regarding significant, but poorly understood quantum field health effects of EMF and RF. "More independent research is needed to assess the safety of 'Smart Meter' technology," said Dr. Amy Dean, board certified internist and President-Elect of the AAEM. "Patients are reporting to physicians the development of symptoms and adverse health effects after smart meters are installed on their homes. Immediate action is necessary to protect the public's health. Our research shows that chronic RF and EMF exposure can be very harmful." Dr. William J. Rea, past president of AAEM, and a long time researcher on the effects of EMFs on the human body, says, "Technological advances must be assessed for harmful effects in order to protect society from the ravages of end-stage disease like cancer, heart disease, brain dysfunction, respiratory distress, and fibromyalgia. EMF and wireless technology are the latest innovations to challenge the physician whose goal is to help patients and prevent disease." The AAEM calls for:  ==> Immediate caution regarding "Smart Meter" installation due to potentially harmful RF exposure ==> Accommodation for health considerations regarding EMF and RF exposure, including exposure to wireless "Smart Meter" technology ==> Independent studies to further understand health effects from EMF and RF exposure ==> Use of safer technology, including for "Smart Meters," such as hard-wiring, fiber optics or other non-harmful methods of data transmission ==> Independent studies to further understand the health effects from EMF and RF exposures ==> Recognition that electromagnetic hypersensitivity is a growing problem worldwide ==> Consideration and independent research regarding the quantum effects of EMF and RF on human health ==> Understanding and control of this electrical environmental bombardment for the protection of society The AAEM's position paper on electromagnetic and radiofrequency fields can be found at: http://aaemonline.org/emf_rf_position.html. AAEM is an international association of physicians and other professionals dedicated to addressing the clinical aspects of environmental health. More information is available at http://www.aaemonline.org. SOURCE: American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) Kind regards, International EMF Alliance Alex Swinkels, NetherlandsBoard Member Mail: info@iemfa.org Web: www.iemfa.org

iPad Dangers

iPad Dangers

I would like to bring to your attention that WiFi-enabled iPads (which are used in direct contact with chidren's bodies - hands, lap, abdomen etc) represents a comparable health hazard, to our younger generation.

"an average smartphone uses 35 times the bandwidth of a regular cellphone", "tablet uses up to 121 times the bandwidth." http://goo.gl/QHYpS

In Canada, parents and schools are spending thousands and thousands of dollars purchasing iPads for use in homes and classrooms (even tho' they are 3 times the price of a netbook which can be wired). Toddlers are given iPads as toys and I was horrified to hear that a parent put an iPad next to a young child's pillow for bedtime stories and music. Parents need to be warned.

I have measured the microwave radiation of an iPad (with WiFi button turned on only, not browsing the internet and not downloading anything). Themeasurements from the WiFi-iPad spiked several times HIGHER than an iPhone on talking mode. I have also checked an iPad's magnetic field (WiFi off, just playing an already downloaded game) and it read 20 milligauss. I would like to share the following videos with you. Please feel free to test on your own. I think this danger which is fast-advancing in schools and homes across nations need to be brought to public awareness. 

On the Apple forum, there have been repeated posts of complaints from people feeling feeling dizziness and nausea after using iPad and had to return them. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2399586?start=0&tstart=0


Thanks,
Michelle

Wi-Fi and Cellphone Radiation Comparison

Here are 2 videos to illustrate the comparison between an iPad on Wi-Fi mode and an iPhone on talking mode:

iPhone on Talking mode:
-Peaked at 19 μW/cm2 (microwatts/cm2). Most of the time measurements varied between 4-11μW/cm2.

-Continuous signal, but duration of use in talking mode likely shorter than internet browsing.

-Phone will be in direct contact with the ear and head (unless handsfree or headset are used).
-Wi-Fi was turned off on this phone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n097VN7KB_A

iPad on Wi-Fi mode:
-Peaked at 70 μW/cm2; several times higher than iphone on talk mode.

-Continual signals. Stop and spike every few seconds, from 0 to 50-70 μW/cm2 every few seconds.

-Duration of use for iPad is likely longer than talk-mode on cellphone - possibly for hours a day.

-iPad will be in direct contact with the student's hands or/and lap/abdomen.
-Note that there is no Wi-Fi network available. The iPad is not even logged onto any Wi-Fi network nor downloading anything.
-The iPad is not on airplane mode but there is no SIM card in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVJI-0YogGo
-In this other video, the airplane mode is on and Wi-Fi is turned on. This one peaked at 39 microwatts/cm2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0qU2ov2U1w

* The highest I have measured of an iPad on Wi-Fi mode was actually at 90 μW/cm2, but I was not filming that time. Also, the probe of the RF meter is located in the middle of the spherical casing, about 2cm further from the outer shell of the case. As a result, the readings indicated in the video are not from "direct" contact of the iPad, which would be even higher; whereas the children's bodies would be in direct contact with the iPad - sometimes in the hands, sometimes on their laps against their reproductive organs.

Apple iPad2 Magnetic Fields:

http://youtu.be/dryhmu2GBVM

This is the back of the iPad which will be resting on children's laps. Look at the top line of the Tri-Field Meter, it shows that the magnetic fields of theiPad2 was at 15-20 milligauss even with Wi-Fi turned off and the unit is on Airplane Mode (no cellphone reception/connection).