Urge Congress on EMF Safety, FCC Must Change Exposure Guidelines for Microwave Radiation Exposure
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We the undersigned, the American people, petition Congress to take immediate and effective measures to protect the public from electromagnetic pollution.
The following 4 steps should be taken:
1. Mandate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revisit its exposure guidelines for radiofrequency radiation (RF) immediately.%uFFFD
2. Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which took away the rights of state and local governments to stop the erection of cell towers and wireless antennas in their communities based on "environmental" grounds (defined by FCC as "human health").
3. Declare a national moratorium on further wireless infrastructure build-out, including the Wi-Max roll-out currently underway, a joint venture of Sprint, Time Warner Cable, Google, Clearwire and others.%uFFFD
4. Establish cell phone and wireless-free neighborhoods, transportation options, government buildings, and public spaces; require employers to establish wireless free zones; and, mandate the removal of cellular and wireless technologies from public schools and their properties.
We ask members of Congress to act swiftly, decisively and with full integrity to stem the emerging electromagnetic radiation pollution increasingly permeating the lives of the American people. There has never before been a public health issue as important.%uFFFD
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We the undersigned, the American people, petition Congress to take immediate and effective measures to protect the public from electromagnetic pollution.
The following 4 steps should be taken:
1. Mandate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revisit its exposure guidelines for radiofrequency radiation (RF) immediately.%uFFFD
2. Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which took away the rights of state and local governments to stop the erection of cell towers and wireless antennas in their communities based on "environmental" grounds (defined by FCC as "human health").
3. Declare a national moratorium on further wireless infrastructure build-out, including the Wi-Max roll-out currently underway, a joint venture of Sprint, Time Warner Cable, Google, Clearwire and others.%uFFFD
4. Establish cell phone and wireless-free neighborhoods, transportation options, government buildings, and public spaces; require employers to establish wireless free zones; and, mandate the removal of cellular and wireless technologies from public schools and their properties.
We ask members of Congress to act swiftly, decisively and with full integrity to stem the emerging electromagnetic radiation pollution increasingly permeating the lives of the American people. There has never before been a public health issue as important.%uFFFD
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Dear Elected Officials in Congress,
The European Parliament has voted resoundingly that exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields are obsolete, and we are asking you to take the same action so our health, and the health of our children and unborn children, is no longer subject to the biological effects of excessive levels electromagnetic fields in our environment.%uFFFD Exposure to microwave radiation from wireless technologies in particular must be immediately curtailed as they are creating both immediate and long-term consequences for the health of millions of people.
Known biological effects of radiofrequency radiation and low frequency fields were described in detail in the BioInitiative Report ( www.BioInitiative.org). In short, electromagnetic fields are leading to genetic effects, cancer, cellular/molecular effects, behavioral changes, nervous system dysfunction, blood-brain barrier permeability, calcium efflux, cardiovascular changes, sleeping disorders, hormonal disturbance, immune system changes, metabolic effects, fertility impairment and the interpersonal effects related to a constant background of stress.
Congress must mandate that the FCC change exposure guidelines so they are biologically based, and ensure the telecommunications technologies to which we are exposed are compliant with these standards.
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Congress must repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 which took away state and local governments rights to resist towers and antennas in their communities on health or environmental grounds. In America, communities must have the right to say no when technology creates harm.
Congress must declare a national moratorium on further wireless infrastructure build-out, including the Wi-Max roll-out currently underway, which many believe will significantly jeopardize the health of humans, animals and nature from chronic and incessant microwave radiation exposure.
Congress must establish cell phone and wireless-free neighborhoods, transportation options, government buildings, and public spaces; require employers to establish wireless free zones; and, mandate the removal of cellular and wireless technologies from public schools and their properties.
We ask Congress to act swiftly, decisively and with full integrity to stem the emerging electromagnetic radiation pollution increasingly permeating the lives of the American people. Please act immediately with the sense of urgency and integrity this issue deserves. There is ample evidence of the need to exercise extreme precaution as potentially irreversible harm is occurring to humans, animals and our ecosystem.
We need Congress to immediately take a stand for the health interests of the American people and stop bending over backwards solely for the expansionist interests of industry. We ask each member of Congress to carry out his or her responsibilities to the American people by ensuring all wireless technologies sold here are compliant with new biologically-based guidelines.
The European Parliament has voted resoundingly that exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields are obsolete, and we are asking you to take the same action so our health, and the health of our children and unborn children, is no longer subject to the biological effects of excessive levels electromagnetic fields in our environment.%uFFFD Exposure to microwave radiation from wireless technologies in particular must be immediately curtailed as they are creating both immediate and long-term consequences for the health of millions of people.
Known biological effects of radiofrequency radiation and low frequency fields were described in detail in the BioInitiative Report ( www.BioInitiative.org). In short, electromagnetic fields are leading to genetic effects, cancer, cellular/molecular effects, behavioral changes, nervous system dysfunction, blood-brain barrier permeability, calcium efflux, cardiovascular changes, sleeping disorders, hormonal disturbance, immune system changes, metabolic effects, fertility impairment and the interpersonal effects related to a constant background of stress.
Congress must mandate that the FCC change exposure guidelines so they are biologically based, and ensure the telecommunications technologies to which we are exposed are compliant with these standards.
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Congress must repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 which took away state and local governments rights to resist towers and antennas in their communities on health or environmental grounds. In America, communities must have the right to say no when technology creates harm.
Congress must declare a national moratorium on further wireless infrastructure build-out, including the Wi-Max roll-out currently underway, which many believe will significantly jeopardize the health of humans, animals and nature from chronic and incessant microwave radiation exposure.
Congress must establish cell phone and wireless-free neighborhoods, transportation options, government buildings, and public spaces; require employers to establish wireless free zones; and, mandate the removal of cellular and wireless technologies from public schools and their properties.
We ask Congress to act swiftly, decisively and with full integrity to stem the emerging electromagnetic radiation pollution increasingly permeating the lives of the American people. Please act immediately with the sense of urgency and integrity this issue deserves. There is ample evidence of the need to exercise extreme precaution as potentially irreversible harm is occurring to humans, animals and our ecosystem.
We need Congress to immediately take a stand for the health interests of the American people and stop bending over backwards solely for the expansionist interests of industry. We ask each member of Congress to carry out his or her responsibilities to the American people by ensuring all wireless technologies sold here are compliant with new biologically-based guidelines.
We signed the "Urge Congress on EMF Safety, FCC Must Change Exposure Guidelines for Microwave Radiation Exposure" petition!
# 2,172:
3:04 pm PST, Feb 8,
Greg Narog, California
If the US Congress is truly interested in promoting health, then the mitigation of the epidemic of health issues caused by Information Carrying Cell Phone Radiation needs to be addressed promptly.
If the US Congress is truly interested in promoting health, then the mitigation of the epidemic of health issues caused by Information Carrying Cell Phone Radiation needs to be addressed promptly.
# 2,171:
2:16 pm PST, Feb 8,
Jennifer Steward, Texas
# 2,170:
11:52 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, California
EMF health hazards are growing. Please act.
EMF health hazards are growing. Please act.
# 2,169:
9:33 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
# 2,168:
5:41 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 2,167:
12:30 am PST, Feb 8,
Diane Moore, Arizona
Please do something to make our world a healthier and happier place! Thank you so much!
Please do something to make our world a healthier and happier place! Thank you so much!
# 2,166:
9:04 pm PST, Feb 7,
Brad Martin, Arizona
# 2,165:
8:15 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 2,164:
7:17 pm PST, Feb 7,
Salvatore Caruso, Colorado
At a minimum there needs to be a notice on every microwave of radiation exposure levels and impact on children and adults.
At a minimum there needs to be a notice on every microwave of radiation exposure levels and impact on children and adults.
# 2,163:
4:14 pm PST, Feb 7,
Guadalupe Munoz, Texas
# 2,162:
3:01 pm PST, Feb 7,
Will Shelton, New York
Please revisit the exposure guidelines for Radiofrequency Radiation(RF), for present humanity and future humanity!
Please revisit the exposure guidelines for Radiofrequency Radiation(RF), for present humanity and future humanity!
# 2,161:
12:52 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, California
# 2,160:
11:47 am PST, Feb 7,
Richard Jungels, Illinois
# 2,159:
10:06 am PST, Feb 7,
David b. Kerr, California
# 2,158:
7:19 pm PST, Feb 6,
Darcy Greenwald, Colorado
We must take responsibility for the science that is clearly delineating a path of chronic illness resulting from our overexposure to ELF and RF. If the healthcare system of this country is of major concern, educating the public and cutting back on their exposures, could be a clear path to a reduction on expenses due to an epidemic of chronic illness.
We must take responsibility for the science that is clearly delineating a path of chronic illness resulting from our overexposure to ELF and RF. If the healthcare system of this country is of major concern, educating the public and cutting back on their exposures, could be a clear path to a reduction on expenses due to an epidemic of chronic illness.
# 2,157:
7:15 pm PST, Feb 6,
Karen Young, Illinois
# 2,156:
6:51 pm PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Maine
# 2,155:
2:55 pm PST, Feb 6,
Neil Kacena, California
We need to know now if RF exposure via cell phones is going to have the impact that Tobacco had in the past
We need to know now if RF exposure via cell phones is going to have the impact that Tobacco had in the past
# 2,154:
2:30 pm PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, California
Please don't sell out to the cell phone industry! These are the cigarettes of the 21st century.
Please don't sell out to the cell phone industry! These are the cigarettes of the 21st century.
# 2,153:
2:03 pm PST, Feb 6,
Rich Chessario, Pennsylvania
# 2,152:
11:57 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, California
# 2,151:
11:46 am PST, Feb 6,
Mary Marcina, California
I am a health care practitioner who has become sensitive to EMF pollution. Apparently sensitivity is accumulative, so many people will increasingly find this a problem. There is much we can do to mitigate this problem. We may find that this is equivalent to tobacco, or worse. Let us uphold the health of this planet!
I am a health care practitioner who has become sensitive to EMF pollution. Apparently sensitivity is accumulative, so many people will increasingly find this a problem. There is much we can do to mitigate this problem. We may find that this is equivalent to tobacco, or worse. Let us uphold the health of this planet!
# 2,150:
11:43 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
I was going to purchase a cell phone for my teen, but I now know better.
I was going to purchase a cell phone for my teen, but I now know better.
# 2,149:
10:10 am PST, Feb 6,
David Ferry, California
At my address I am surrounded by some 25 high frequency antennas within a 5 mile radius and that does not include the power lines running across my back yard. Add to this the constant close encounters with in use cell phones in stores, restaurants, sporting events and public transportation. I need you to recognize the dangers of this continuous bombardment of electromagnetic radiation and to assure proper protection of the people of this nation.
At my address I am surrounded by some 25 high frequency antennas within a 5 mile radius and that does not include the power lines running across my back yard. Add to this the constant close encounters with in use cell phones in stores, restaurants, sporting events and public transportation. I need you to recognize the dangers of this continuous bombardment of electromagnetic radiation and to assure proper protection of the people of this nation.
# 2,148:
8:43 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Illinois
We believe my husband's diagnoses of mastocytosis and nerve cell tumors are a result of wearing a cell phone on his body for 15-20 years. The industry needs to make changes to protect the public based on the information that is currently available. NOW!
We believe my husband's diagnoses of mastocytosis and nerve cell tumors are a result of wearing a cell phone on his body for 15-20 years. The industry needs to make changes to protect the public based on the information that is currently available. NOW!
# 2,147:
8:39 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 2,146:
11:09 pm PST, Feb 5,
Gerald Mindock, Arizona
We must protect the health of the american people, esp. our children. Our government officials must choose to protect their citizens from harm at all costs. If a government official refuses to protect their citizens he/she should be band from any government position they hold.
We must protect the health of the american people, esp. our children. Our government officials must choose to protect their citizens from harm at all costs. If a government official refuses to protect their citizens he/she should be band from any government position they hold.
# 2,145:
9:03 pm PST, Feb 5,
Michael Shirah, Georgia
Michael Eric Shirah
Michael Eric Shirah
# 2,144:
8:33 pm PST, Feb 5,
Frank West, Australia
# 2,143:
6:07 pm PST, Feb 5,
Joan Hartzell, Michigan
I have not yet succumbed to cell phone pressure and am concerned about the negative impact cell phones have on unsuspecting users.
I have not yet succumbed to cell phone pressure and am concerned about the negative impact cell phones have on unsuspecting users.
# 2,142:
5:34 pm PST, Feb 5,
Elizabeth Poel, Virginia
# 2,141:
2:23 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, Texas
I have been greatly worried about cell phone damage for so long, that I only got a cell phone recently, 6 mos. ago. Everyone seems to think that I am finally in the 21st century now, but I am still worried about what cell phones will mean for future generations. Please help us as citizens protect our health, not the greed of wealthy companies who do not have our health in mind.
I have been greatly worried about cell phone damage for so long, that I only got a cell phone recently, 6 mos. ago. Everyone seems to think that I am finally in the 21st century now, but I am still worried about what cell phones will mean for future generations. Please help us as citizens protect our health, not the greed of wealthy companies who do not have our health in mind.
# 2,140:
12:59 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 2,139:
12:51 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 2,138:
9:00 am PST, Feb 5,
Roger Wicke, PhD, Montana
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 2,137:
8:35 am PST, Feb 5,
Bruce Anderson, Tennessee
Bruce G. Anderson
Bruce G. Anderson
# 2,136:
7:56 am PST, Feb 5,
Nicole LaBlonde, Wisconsin
Please don't let our children suffer because of our stupidity. Stop cell phone use unless used for emergencies.
Please don't let our children suffer because of our stupidity. Stop cell phone use unless used for emergencies.
# 2,135:
5:31 am PST, Feb 5,
Sandra Kane, Massachusetts
Radiofrequency radiation caused by cell phones is a real health concern. I am particularly worried about children and teens. We need to educate them on the dangers of cell phone radiation and the ways they might get sick. thanks.
Radiofrequency radiation caused by cell phones is a real health concern. I am particularly worried about children and teens. We need to educate them on the dangers of cell phone radiation and the ways they might get sick. thanks.
# 2,134:
10:22 pm PST, Feb 4,
Jeffrey Oyafuso, New Jersey
# 2,133:
10:20 pm PST, Feb 4,
Cheryl Pine, New Jersey
American's spend more money on health care than ever. Cell phone problems are only going to add more.
American's spend more money on health care than ever. Cell phone problems are only going to add more.
# 2,132:
9:18 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 2,131:
8:40 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, California
# 2,130:
7:24 pm PST, Feb 4,
Don & Shirlain Kramlich, South Dakota
You must do something about all the EMF energy being released in our environment which is harming children & adults everywhere because all harmful information is being withheld to promote sales.
You must do something about all the EMF energy being released in our environment which is harming children & adults everywhere because all harmful information is being withheld to promote sales.
# 2,129:
6:29 pm PST, Feb 4,
Liane Konn, Hawaii
# 2,128:
6:04 pm PST, Feb 4,
Carol Hawkins, Tennessee
# 2,127:
5:54 pm PST, Feb 4,
Jeremy Jenkins, Kentucky
If something isn't done about this, we can expect to see an enormous rise in cancer rates. Please don't ignore this any longer!
If something isn't done about this, we can expect to see an enormous rise in cancer rates. Please don't ignore this any longer!
# 2,126:
5:53 pm PST, Feb 4,
Karen Slabic, Pennsylvania
how much proof do we need to prevent human diseases and problems?
how much proof do we need to prevent human diseases and problems?
# 2,125:
5:37 pm PST, Feb 4,
Carol Villaverde, Tennessee
# 2,123:
2:20 pm PST, Feb 4,
J. Wadsworth, California
# 2,122:
2:03 pm PST, Feb 4,
Cheryl Rosellini, Texas
# 2,121:
1:51 pm PST, Feb 4,
Kate York, Maine
# 2,120:
1:30 pm PST, Feb 4,
Paula Belcher, Oregon
# 2,119:
1:02 pm PST, Feb 4,
JG Santini, North Carolina
Our government officials must respond to the dangers of EMFs and make public what is being done or not done about it. Protecting the public is an absolute priority and responsibility of our leaders. Profits and politics not withstanding.
Our government officials must respond to the dangers of EMFs and make public what is being done or not done about it. Protecting the public is an absolute priority and responsibility of our leaders. Profits and politics not withstanding.
# 2,118:
12:42 pm PST, Feb 4,
Linda Guthmiller, South Dakota
Please take the future health of yourselves and children seriously and read the scientific literature that shows the overuse of cell phones is dangerous.
Please take the future health of yourselves and children seriously and read the scientific literature that shows the overuse of cell phones is dangerous.
# 2,117:
12:28 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, Rhode Island
We need to do something about EMF safety and NOW. Most people have cellphones and think nothing of having their children talk on them. In another ten years, we will see brain-damaged people like never before in our history. If you don't believe me, look at the research. This is a huge problem that cannot be ignored.
We need to do something about EMF safety and NOW. Most people have cellphones and think nothing of having their children talk on them. In another ten years, we will see brain-damaged people like never before in our history. If you don't believe me, look at the research. This is a huge problem that cannot be ignored.
# 2,116:
12:12 pm PST, Feb 4,
Sean Macbeth, California
# 2,115:
12:11 pm PST, Feb 4,
Larry Forsberg, California
# 2,114:
12:08 pm PST, Feb 4,
Henry Kim, California
My wife is very sensitive. Recently we had our gas and electric company (PG&E) just installed smartmeters to track usage. This is making my wife sick. She rarely have headaches but it is making her have excruciating headache. She cannot sleep at night because of buzzing noise in her ear.
My wife is very sensitive. Recently we had our gas and electric company (PG&E) just installed smartmeters to track usage. This is making my wife sick. She rarely have headaches but it is making her have excruciating headache. She cannot sleep at night because of buzzing noise in her ear.
# 2,113:
11:28 am PST, Feb 4,
Dennis Rosatti, California
# 2,112:
10:40 am PST, Feb 4,
David Oja, Minnesota
Stop using unknowing people from testing the effects of RF radiation!
Stop using unknowing people from testing the effects of RF radiation!
# 2,111:
10:16 am PST, Feb 4,
Luigi Bianchi, Switzerland
Well, now it is really time to take the EMF radiations issue seriously.
Well, now it is really time to take the EMF radiations issue seriously.
# 2,110:
10:03 am PST, Feb 4,
Jessica Marmolejo, Texas
# 2,109:
10:03 am PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, California
I urge Congress to take action which is the greatest good for the greatest number of citizens. First acknowledge the truth and then refuse to back down. Take the initiative to protect the health of the American people.
I urge Congress to take action which is the greatest good for the greatest number of citizens. First acknowledge the truth and then refuse to back down. Take the initiative to protect the health of the American people.
# 2,108:
9:32 am PST, Feb 4,
Alina Phoenix, Illinois
# 2,107:
9:31 am PST, Feb 4,
Lani Smith, North Carolina
Thank you. You won't be sorry.
Thank you. You won't be sorry.
# 2,106:
9:28 am PST, Feb 4,
Rochelle Sterling, Illinois
# 2,105:
9:27 am PST, Feb 4,
Robert Bowman, California
# 2,104:
9:26 am PST, Feb 4,
Robert Borer, Nebraska
Please pay attention to the negative health effects of electromagnetic radiation...and don't take the word of industry "experts" who have a vested interest in denying such effects.
Please pay attention to the negative health effects of electromagnetic radiation...and don't take the word of industry "experts" who have a vested interest in denying such effects.
# 2,103:
9:26 am PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 2,102:
9:19 am PST, Feb 4,
Daniel Coffman, California
I've lived with an Acoustic Neuroma for the past 9 years. I'm personally convinced it developed due to extensive use of a cordless phone during a stressful time -- new parent running a business and completing a doctoral program -- which diminished the efficiency of my immune system. Read Becker's book "Cross Currents" for insight into the perils and promise of electro-medicine.
I've lived with an Acoustic Neuroma for the past 9 years. I'm personally convinced it developed due to extensive use of a cordless phone during a stressful time -- new parent running a business and completing a doctoral program -- which diminished the efficiency of my immune system. Read Becker's book "Cross Currents" for insight into the perils and promise of electro-medicine.
