by Devra Davis, Opinion Contributor – 02/01/24 8:00 AM ET
In a shocking reversal, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has quietly disclosed that it will stop studying the biological or environmental impacts of cell phone radiofrequency radiation.
This decision comes despite results from the program’s carefully engineered and reviewed decade-long $30 million animal studies that found cancer, heart damage and DNA damage associated with exposure to cell phone radiofrequency radiation at levels comparable to those experienced by Americans today.
The sudden end of civilian government efforts to study potential health impacts of wireless radiation constitutes a glaring abdication of responsibility. In contrast, the U.S. Department of Defense continues to study this problem…..
Italy has passed a law recognising the relationship between fibromyalgia and electrosensitivity
In March 2024, a law on fibromyalgia and EHS was adopted by the Region of Calabria. The aim for the region is to provide a supportive service, and pending recognition of fibromyalgia and electrosensitivity at a national level, to promote the establishment of outpatient clinics dedicated to free screening.
Edited by George L. Carlo,Longwood University, United States
Reviewed by Joel Moskowitz, University of California, Berkeley, United States
& Kurt Cobb, Consultant, United States
The many different voices speaking into the current narrative surrounding the health effects of 5G technologies necessitate an exploration of the background of the various published author-spokespersons and their potential motives. This has been attempted recently by de Vocht and Albers. However, that opinion piece used a narrow investigative lens, resulting in an undermining of both the rationality of the concerned general public and the motives of specific researchers. At the same time, biases, conflicts of interest, and flaws found in “independent” reviews were not considered. To address these oversights, an evidence-based appraisal of public opinion and the scientific caliber of authors involved in the 5G health discussion is warranted. Subsequently, this review article presents an analysis of the available Australian data representing public voices, while also conducting a broader investigation of the level of expertise of recent author-spokespersons based on their experience as scientists, particularly in the area of health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. This review thus attempts to more clearly illustrate for the reader the caliber and motives of the voices speaking into the 5G narrative. The article concludes with a set of questions that need to be answered to enable scientists to advise policy makers more effectively on matters of 5G and public health.
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“There is enough evidence to indicate we may be damaging non-human species at ecosystem and biosphere levels across all taxa from rising background levels of anthropogenic non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) from 0Hz to 300 GHz….Any existing exposure standards are for humans only; wildlife is unprotected…”
Accumulated research indicates that electromagnetic radiation should be considered seriously as a complementary driver for the dramatic decline in insects, acting in synergy with agricultural intensification, pesticides, invasive species and climate change. The research review “Electromagnetic radiation as an emerging driver factor for the decline of insects” published in Science of the Total Environment found “sufficient evidence” of effects in insects including impacts to flight, foraging and feeding, short-term memory and mortality. (Balmori 2021) ……
French MEP Michèle Rivasi died on 29th November 2023.
She was a passionate advocate for the protection of public health, biodiversity and the environment.
Amongst her many causes, she fought for the acceptance of harm from EMFs and for recognition of people affected. She hosted a workshop on EHS in the European Parliament and worked with and supported many groups and organisations in this regard.
Professor Andrew A. Marino, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology and Cellular Biology & Anatomy (retired)
THIS SITE contains a comprehensive collection of articles and other information relating to his systematic studies of the biology and biophysics of natural and man-made electromagnetic energy, and to its medical, sociological, and legal significance. The articles deal with the existence, extent, cellular basis, mechanism of action, and risks to human health caused by human exposure to man-made electromagnetic energy in the human environment, and with the legal implications of the health risks. The articles include reports of the effects of electromagnetic energy on human subjects, animals, tissues, and cells. The reports describe experimental, theoretical, analytical, and mechanistic studies of the interaction of electromagnetic energy with biological systems, and the use of electromagnetic energy for medical purposes.
Electromagnetic Energy
In laboratory studies on animals, Marino and co-workers showed that exposure to man-made electromagnetic energy present in the human environment caused changes in the neurological, endocrinological, and immunological systems of the animals, and affected growth and survival.
Hypersensitivity
In a laboratory investigation involving a carefully chosen human volunteer, after exhaustive clinical testing excluding the possibility that any recognized disease could account for the observed reaction of the volunteer to the controlled application of electromagnetic energy, Marino and co-workers concluded that the volunteer suffered from a novel neurological syndrome, electromagnetichypersensitivity.
Dr Marino has also written many books https://www.andrewamarino.com/?page_id=1189. one of which Going Somewhere – Truth about a life in Science is available to rent through the library network in Ireland.
Search: Going Somewhere – Andrew A Marino ISBN 9780981854915
Press Release: NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/
An international group of leading lawyers, physicians, physicists, epidemiologists and other children’s health experts have today announced their support for a new International Declaration intended to raise public awareness of three fundamental rights of children which are not adequately being protected: the right to be free from addictive platforms and apps; the right to be free from hazardous radiation from wireless devices; and the right to be free from commercial exploitation of private information.
PLEASE add your name as a concerned parent, grandparent, teacher, individual or organisation, and share with to others. The signed declaration will be presented to the United Nations on World Children’s Day, 20th November 2023.
In 2017 an article was published on the unwillingness of the WHO to acknowledge the health effects associated with the use of wireless phones. It was thus stated that the WHO is ‘A Hard Nut to Crack’. Since then, there has been no progress, and history seems to be repeating in that the European Union (EU) is following in the blind man’s footsteps created by the WHO. Despite increasing evidence of serious negative effects from radiofrequency radiation on human health and the environment, the EU has not acknowledged that there are any risks. Since September 2017, seven appeals by scientists and medical doctors have been sent to the EU requesting a halt to the roll-out of the fifth generation of wireless communication (5G). The millimeter waves (MMW) and complex waveforms of 5G contribute massively harmful additions to existing planetary electromagnetic pollution. Fundamental rights and EU primary law make it mandatory for the EU to protect the population, especially children, from all kinds of harmful health effects of wireless technology. However, several experts associated with the WHO and the EU have conflicts of interest due to their ties to industry. The subsequent prioritizing of economic interests is resulting in human and planetary health being compromised. Experts must make an unbiased evaluation with no conflicts of interest. The seven appeals to the EU have included requests for immediate protective action, which have been ignored. On the issue of wireless radiation and the health of citizens, the EU seems to be another hard nut to crack.
Introduction
The 5G appeal regarding the next generation for wireless communication [1] has been endorsed by 430 scientists and MDs [2] and sent to the EU seven times. These appeals have requested the EU to take appropriate measures to protect humans and the environment from the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields used for wireless communications (wireless EMF). The first appeal was sent in September 2017. The most recent 7th Appeal was sent to the EU January 12, 2023 [3]. Unfortunately, there has not been any positive response from the EU to this latest submission or any subsequent preventive measures put in place.
Politicians seem to have set their course for deployment of this technology, regardless of detrimental effects. In an email dated January 30, 2023 by Ralph Kuhne regarding the 7th Appeal and on behalf of Ms Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, it was stated that: We take note of your position on the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and on the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks – SCHEER (previously SCENHIR). However, we must recall that these bodies are well recognised at national and international level for their scientific excellence and independence from commercial, national, and vested interests. In the following sections of this paper we discuss the legal aspects of this reply, as well as the updated science on this issue.
EU decision-makers are mandated to protect the EU population, especially children, from all kinds of harmful health effects, including those from wireless technology. Such mandates are given in The European Convention of Human Rights [4], The Charter of Fundamental Rights [5], primary law [6] and case law from the European Court of Justice. Table 1 summarizes the main EU policies and statements that are being violated by the unfettered rollout of 5G, based on the blind adherence to ICNIRP guidelines….
