As an investigative reporter, I have been following the growing concerns surrounding the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and wireless technology on human health. The International EMF Scientist Appeal, signed by 222 scientists from 40 countries, highlights the need for more protective exposure guidelines for these rapidly growing forms of worldwide environmental pollution.
According to Dr. Joel Moskowitz, the director of the Center for Family and Community Health at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, the appeal calls for action from the United Nations, its member states, and the World Health Organization. With the increasing number of scientists raising alarm about the potential health risks posed by EMF and wireless technology, it is imperative that we take a closer look at the issue.
Recent research has shown that children are more exposed to cell phone radio-frequency radiation than adults. Studies have also revealed that exposure to cell phone radiation can lead to decreased sperm quality and may even increase the risk of brain tumors. The issue of secondhand exposure to cell phone radiation has also emerged as a potential public health problem.
Despite these concerns, the International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), a private, non-governmental organization that sets EMF exposure standards, only accepts thermal effects of radio-frequency EMFs and denies any non-thermal effects. This stance is not only misguided, but it also ignores the fact that only high-frequency and high-intensity RF exposures can induce tissue heating.
The recent increase in the average 6-minute exposure limit for 2-6 GHz from 1 mW/cm2 to 4 mW/cm2 by the ICNIRP only makes the situation more concerning, as it is even less effective in preventing thermal effects. The lack of action from the government to address the wireless radiation risks has also contributed to the growing public concern.
It is time for the international community to take a closer look at the issue of EMF and wireless technology exposure and to adopt more protective exposure guidelines. This will not only help to protect public health, but it will also help to address the growing public concern surrounding this issue.
The International Scientist Appeal on Electromagnetic Fields and Wireless Technology serves as a call to action for the international community to take a closer look at the potential health risks posed by these rapidly growing forms of environmental pollution.
