These programs are episodes of Burt Wolf's "Travels and Traditions" series. Interviews are included with some of the world's leading experts on the impact of wireless technology on health. The programs are also posted on the Internet. Here is where you can see each of them.
"A Short Guide to Cell Phone Safety"
MPT's description: "Burt takes a quick look at the history of communication from the cavemen to the alphorn, to the telephone and finally the cellphone. He traces how the cellphone has changed his work and family life as he travels around the world. He also tracks down a series of stories in the United States and Europe that suggests that the cellphone may not be as safe as most of us thought. He meets with experts in England, Italy, France and the United States to find out how we can deal with the problems that are emerging. And finally, Burt follows an Apple developer's conference where they are working on apps to limit your use of their own products."
Includes an update on brain tumors, industry avoidance of warning the public, and steps to reduce harm from cell phone exposure. Interviewed are Erica Mallery-Blythe, MD (United Kingdom); Anni J. Sasco, MD, MPH, PhD (France) ; and Martin Pall, Ph.D. (USA).
(1) MPT Television (May 25, Saturday, 11:00 am)
(a) Over the Air: Channels 67.1, 62.1, 36.1, 31.1, 28.1, and 22.1.(2) On the Internet
(b) Cable: Verizon FIOS Channel 522 and Comcast Channels 802, 810, and 812, and other cable channels carrying MPT (full list here http://www.mpt.org/about/channels).
(c) Satellite: Direct TV channels 22 and 28, and Dish Network channels 22 and 28.
(a) Burt Wolf's own web site (http://www.burtwolf.com/). Under "Season 18" click on the eighth picture which is a giant telephone dial."Travel and the Danger of Radio Frequency Radiation"
(b) On the Internet, on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t2pdDYHtnY).
MPT's description: "As Burt and his family travel around the world they are constantly confronted with the newest advances in wireless communication. Cellphones, pads, computers, earphones, and sleep monitors were well-known to him. But in Hong Kong he saw a Jump Rope connect to a mobile app. A doctor in New York suggested a wireless blood pressure monitor. In Chicago he saw a wireless device to improve your posture and a friend's house in Florida has a wireless smart water controller. At the same time, he began to see more and more research about the dangers of the radio frequency radiation that is associated with these devices. Of special interest were the antennas, cell towers and street polls that empower the system. This program explains what he saw and how to protect yourself."
Included are Wi-Fi in schools versus hardwiring, and screen addiction. Interviewed are Erica Mallery-Blythe, MD (United Kingdom); Nicolas Kardaras, PhD (USA); Camilla Rees, MBA (USA); and Alasdair Philips (United Kingdom).
(1) MPT Television (June 22, Saturday, 11:00 am)
Channels are the same as listed for the first episode above.(2) On the Internet
(a) On the Internet, on Burt Wolf's own web site (http://www.burtwolf.com/). Under "Season 18" click on the ninth picture which is a cell tower.My thanks to Angela Tsiang who alerted me to these two excellent programs. If you are not in Maryland and would like these programs aired for the audience in your area, encourage your local public television station to do so. Since these programs were produced for public television, your station might do so.
(b) On the Internet, on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf-Efnk7g4k).
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From A. Tasing:
In Minnesota, I am happy to report that they are on PBS' schedule, however not posted on PBS's website. This is when they will be broadcasted:
1808 - "A Short Guide to Cell Phone Safety" - 7/04/19 11 AM, 4 PM and 7/5 Midnight on TPT Life or watch herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t2pdDYHtnY 1809 - "Travel and the Danger of Radio Frequency Radiation" - 7/11/19 11 AM, 4 PM and 7/12 at Midnight on TPT Life
(Unfortunately, the episode on cell phone safety will be broadcasted July 4, so I expect that fewer people than normal will be seeing it. I asked the station if they would consider airing on another day, to which they said no, and I also asked them when it would be repeated again, and the response I got was that they can't provide an answer.)
TPT Life channels follow below:
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP. (one of the largest cell tower companies) 2016 Form 10-K Annual Report
“If radio frequency emissions from wireless handsets or equipment on our wireless infrastructure are demonstrated to cause negative health effects, potential future claims could adversely affect our operations, costs or revenues...The potential connection between radio frequency emissions and certain negative health effects, including some forms of cancer, has been the subject of substantial study by the scientific community in recent years. We cannot guarantee that claims relating to radio frequency emissions will not arise in the future or that the results of such studies will not be adverse to us...We currently do not maintain any significant insurance with respect to these matters.”''
Verizon Communications Inc. 2017 Annual Report
“We are subject to a significant amount of litigation, which could require us to pay significant damages or settlements....In addition, our wireless business also faces personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits relating to alleged health effects of wireless phones or radio frequency transmitters...In addition, we may be required to pay significant awards or settlements.”
T-Mobile US, Inc. 2017 Annual Report
“Our business could be adversely affected by findings of product liability for health/safety risks from wireless devices and transmission equipment, as well as by changes to regulations/radio frequency emission standards.
Microsoft Corporation 2017 Annual Report
“U.S. cell phone litigation...Nokia, along with other handset manufacturers and network operators, is a defendant in 19 lawsuits filed in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia by individual plaintiffs who allege that radio emissions from cellular handsets caused their brain tumors and other adverse health effects. We assumed responsibility for these claims as part of our acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services business and have been substituted for the Nokia defendants.
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