From "Dieselgate" to "Phonegate": Article Published by Diagnose-Funk

We thank the environmental and consumer protection organization, Diagnostik: Funk, for having recently published on its site a very good article in German on the Phonegate health and industrial scandal, "From 'Dieselgate' to 'Phonegate'."  The article includes:

- Tedx Talk by Dr. Devra Davis, President of the Environmental Health Trust: "Rapid Fire- What Brain and Sperm Share and Why Care", November 2018

- The Phonegate Scandal - lecture by Dr. Marc Arazi, President of the Phonegate Alert Association, given in English in Krakow, Poland, September 2018

- Interview with Dr. Marc Arazi on the Phonegate scandal by Nick Pineault, investigative health journalist, June 2018

From "Dieselgate" to "Phonegate"

diagnose-funk.org, December 2018

SAR value of mobile devices 3-4 times higher than allowed - 90% of devices affected

More than five billion mobile phones are currently in use, and this number is increasing daily. When used close to the body, the radiation on many models is above the allowable SAR (limit) value. As with the diesel scandal trick the mobile operators in their tests. That's what French scientists have revealed. This is documented by Prof. D. Davis in her presentation.

Heavy Screen Time Changes Children’s Brains

Heavy Screen Time Changes Children’s Brains
by Dr. Joseph Mercola, 27 December 2018

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Children aged 9 to 10 who use electronic devices for seven hours or more per day exhibit premature thinning of the brain cortex, the outer brain layer that processes information from the five physical senses
• As little as two hours of screen time per day may impact cognition, resulting in lower scores on thinking and language tests
• Infants under the age of 2 do not effectively learn language from videos; they need live interaction
• Babies do not transfer what they learn from the iPad to the real world. For example, the ability to play with virtual Legos does not transfer over into the skill of manipulating real Lego blocks
• Apps and social media are designed to be addictive, and young children are far more susceptible to addiction than adults

Most people today live in a sea of radiofrequencies emitted from wireless technologies of all kinds, from routers to smartphones, tablets, baby monitors, TVs, appliances, smart meters and many more.

According to many experts, chronic, heavy exposure could have severe repercussions for our health, especially that of children, who are now exposed even before birth. Research also suggests interaction with social media, games and apps online produces a number of effects, both physical and psychological.

Heavy Use of Wireless Devices Changes Brain Structure in Children

Children and Wireless Radiation - FAQ's

Children And Wireless FAQ’s

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions - Children and Wireless Radiation

Environmental Health Trust

[expand title=”Q: Is wireless technology safe?”]

A: Wireless technology is not safe. Wi-Fi and all radiofrequency radiation has been on the World Health Organization’s Class 2B List of Possible Human Carcinogens for more than three years (since May 2011) based on research showing increased brain cancer in heavy users (30 minutes per day) with over 10 years of use. Lead and DDT are also included on this list. Recent research using computer-generated signals from working cell phones finds that this radiation increases damage to human sperm and offspring of animals exposed prenatally. These effects are not taken into account when standards are set for these devices.

[/expand][expand title=”Q: What is known about safety for children?”]

A: Children are not little adults. Children’s skulls are thinner and tissues of a child’s head, including the bone marrow and the eye, absorb significantly more energy than those in an adult head. It is scientifically accepted that children are more vulnerable to the biological effects of microwave exposure than adults due their rapidly developing body systems. Children’s stem cells are more affected by microwave radiation.

No studies show that microwave radiation exposure in children is safe or that continuous exposure from cell phones, cell towers, cordless phones, Wi-Fi routers, baby monitors, etc. is safe.[/expand]

Switzerland: "Radiation-Emitting Devices Close to the Head and Body" - Interpellation Introduced at the National Council in June 2018

We only just discovered the text of the interpellation introduced by National Councilor Mrs. Silva Semadeni in June 2018 which mentions the Phonegate scandal and the importance of notifying users of the risks of exposure to the electromagnetic fields from mobile devices.  A Postulate "Declaration of Non-Ionizing Radiation" was introduced to the National Council on 27 September by Mrs. Semadeni, and discussed on 21 November, when the Federal Council proposed to reject the postulate.  We hope that the newly-appointed Federal Councilor in charge of communications will be more favorable to the postulate. 

18.3622 INTERPELLATION - "Radiation-Emitting Devices Close to the Head and Body" 

Unofficial translation

Introduced by: SEMADENI SILVA on 14 June 2018 to the National Council

Electronic devices that can be worn in contact with or close to the body and produce a permanent electromagnetic field are increasingly available on the market: computers, laptops, tablets, headphones, watches or various devices that measure physical activity (pulse, step, etc.). And the phenomenon will continue to intensify (clothing, glasses, virtual reality equipment, etc.). However, users are not always aware of the long-term health risks of these electromagnetic fields (radio waves, magnetic fields, etc.).

A French study (Phonegate scandal) revealed that the specific absorption rate (SAR) values of most mobile phones were respected in optimized laboratory measurements, but not during daily use near the body. The different proceedings won by people with brain tumors related to the professional use of cell phones should invite caution. Insurance companies exclude risks related to electromagnetic fields from their policies, among other things because they have been on the World Health Organization's list of carcinogens for years.

Why Do Scientists State That SAR Is Inadequate To Protect Cell Phone Users?

The SAR Test Is Inadequate
Environmental Health Trust

Why Do Scientists State That SAR Is Inadequate To Protect Cell Phone Users?

There are three major problems with the SAR laboratory compliance tests: (1) the models, (2) the method, and (3) the limits.

Inadequate Model: SAR Test Dummies Do Not Represent Human Cell Phone Users


SAR is not an adequate metric for understanding a person’s exposure as the test method is not representative of the actual people (from babies to adults) who use cell phones. The SAR test dummy is based upon a large adult male (6’2” tall and 220 pounds) called the Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin, or SAM. 97% of the population is smaller than the SAM model, meaning that only 3% of cell phone users are represented. Research confirms that radiation absorption into a child’s head can be over two times greater, and absorption into the skull’s bone marrow can be ten times greater than adults.

The First Long-Term Study on How Screen Time Affects Children's Brains Suggests More Than 2 Hours a Day Could Do Damage

The first long-term study on how screen time affects children's brains suggests more than 2 hours a day could do damage
by Julia Naftulin, thisisinsider.com, 10 December 2018

A study of more than 11,000 American children found more
than two hours of screen time a day could do major damage.
Adam Berry / Getty

A new and ongoing study from the National Institutes of Health is testinghow screen time affects children's brains, CBS News reported.

When complete, the study will have followed more than 11,000 children for a decade, monitoring how digital screens like smartphones, video games, and tablets are changing the young brain. 

The first brain scans from the study have been analyzed, and researchers have concluded that children who spend more than seven hours a day on screens experience "premature thinning of the cortex," Gaya Dowling, one of the study's authors, said in an interview with "60 Minutes."

The study also found that children who have more than two hours of screen time a day got lower scores on tests focused on thinking and language skills.

iPad User Manual's Safety Warning and Disclaimer: Have You Read It?

Never use an iPad on
the lap.

"iPad exposure should be handled with the same caution as cellphone exposure. SAR (specific absorption rate) between cellphone and iPad are similar. Furthermore, peak level radiation of iPad is many times higher than peak level radiation of cellphone."

IPAD USER MANUAL’S SAFETY WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. HAVE YOU READ IT?
cellsafe.com

Apple: “Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using iPad to avoid injury.”

Printed copy of the safety information is provided with purchase. However, the manual is a small booklet of 3 1/4″ x 5″. The text is so small that they are practically illegible without magnifying glasses. For a legible copy, consumers have to look it up on the internet. Most parents and teachers never read it.

Here’s what the manual says:

Phonegate: A New Smartphone Exceeds the Regulatory Thresholds: the Archos Access 50

A new smartphone exceeds the regulatory thresholds: the Archos access 50
PhoneGate Team, phonegatealert.org, 21 December 2018

In a new press release published on its website, the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) announced that it had noted during these controls that the Archos access 50 smartphone exceeded the regulatory thresholds for the trunk Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). Indeed, it was measured at 3.1 W/kg, which represents an overrun of more than 50% of the European regulatory limit value set at 2W/kg.

In accordance with the regulations (Article L43 II bis of the French Post and Electronic Communications Code):

“ANFR has given notice to Archos, the company responsible for marketing this telephone, to take all appropriate measures to put an end to the non-compliance found on equipment currently on the market and those already on the market.”

However, the information procedures for ARCHOS owners are at the very least insufficient or even misleading. Indeed, as indicated in the “update”, there is no mention of exceeding the DAS… and we can easily imagine why. Not seen, not taken!

It's Time for the American Psychological Association (APA) to Speak Out on Persuasive Design

It's time for the APA to speak out on persuasive design.

ccfc.salsalabs.org

Please sign the letter to the American Psychological Association (APA)

Over 50% of parents report that regulating their children’s use of digital devices is a “constant battle.” But kids’ struggle to unplug isn’t a failure on their part: tech companies manipulate children to keep them on their devices.

Psychologists working with tech companies use sophisticated techniques aimed at changing behavior — called persuasive design — that make it difficult for users to put their devices down. Because children are more vulnerable than adults, persuasive design contributes to the compulsive use of smartphones and other devices by young people, increasing their risk for emotional and academic problems.

More than 200 psychologists concerned about persuasive design, including leaders in the field like Drs. Mary Pipher, Jean Twenge, and Sherry Turkle, have sent a letter to the American Psychological Association (APA) asking it to take a stand on the issue.

Now, the APA needs to hear your voice. Please join us in calling on APA President Jessica Henderson-Daniel to take action!

Our letter to the APA

5G Dangers, 5th Generation Wireless Technology. Health and Environmental Impacts

5G Dangers, 5th Generation Wireless Technology. Health and Environmental Impacts
By Electromagnetic Sense Ireland / Global Research, 18 December 2018

Scientists and doctors have already warned of serious health effects of 5G Technology for human health and the environment
This first EU 5G Appeal was initially submitted in September 2017 to the European Commission demanding a moratorium on the increase of cell antennas for planned 5G expansion. Concerns over health effects from higher radiation exposure include potential neurological impacts, infertility, and cancer.

“We the undersigned scientists and doctors recommend a moratorium on the roll-out of the fifth generation, 5G, for telecommunication until potential hazards for human health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists independent from industry. 5G will substantially increase exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) on top of the 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, etc. for telecommunications already in place. RF-EMF has been proven to be harmful for humans and the environment…” READ EU APPEAL HERE

Eighteen New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health (18 December 2018)

Eighteen new papers on electromagnetic fields and biology or health, courtesy of Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D., Director, Center for Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley.Electromagnetic Radiation Safety, 18 December 2018

[Dr. Joel Moscowitz] has been circulating abstracts of newly-published scientific papers on wireless radiation and electromagnetic fields (EMF) about once a month since August, 2016. Several hundred EMF scientists around the world receive these updates. The complete collection including the papers below now contains more than 500 abstracts.

To see the latest studies or download the 382-page document (pdf) go to the following web page:
Recent Research on Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields

Recent News

Priorities for the IARC Monographs – Call for Nominations of AgentsAdvisory Group to Recommend Priorities for the IARC Monographs during 2020–2024
Lyon, France 25–27 March 2019

CALL FOR NOMINATION OF AGENTS
New closing date: 15 January 2019

ANFR: New Indications of Concealment Attempts

ANFR: new indications of concealment attempts
PhoneGate Team, phonegatealert.org, 19 December 2018

At the hearing before the French Administrative Court on Friday 14 December 2018, the Public Rapporteur presented conclusions aimed at proposing a dismissal of Dr Arazi’s request to communicate the data sheets of the mobile phone control measures tested by the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) in 2015.

The main argument put forward by the Public Rapporteur was to consider the publication on 8 March 2018 on the ANFR Open Data portal as an element satisfying the requests, namely including all the data from the reports signed by the approved laboratories, although the documents containing them are not the original versions of the reports.

A Warning Alarm on Cancer Epidemiology: Research on Evaluation of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields of IARC's Monograph 102

A WARNING ALARM ON CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY: RESEARCH ON EVALUATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS OF IARC’S MONOGRAPH 102
abnewswire.com, 17 December 2918

Anthony B. Miller, L. Lloyd Morgan and others published a research paper, “Cancer epidemiology update, following the 2011 IARC evaluation of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (Monograph 102)” which was prepared for and revised with the Epidemiology Working Group of the Expert Forum: Wireless Radiation and Human Health at the Hebrew University, Jan 23-26, 2017. Morgan is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Environment Health Trust.

Technology is both revolutionary and potentially dangerous. A large majority of the world’s population uses cellphones, which are supposed to simplify the “complex lives” in our “modern” world. Wireless devices which radiate radio frequency radiation, was classified a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2011. The potential risk of cancer from use of wireless devices is what Morgan has delved into in the course of his research.

How Ultrasonic Cerebral Tomosphygmography can Contribute to the Diagnosis of Electrohypersensitivity

How Ultrasonic Cerebral Tomosphygmography can Contribute to the Diagnosis of Electrohypersensitivity 

Irigaray Philippe1 , Lebar Philippe2 and Belpomme Dominique1,3* 1European Cancer and Environment Research Institute (ECERI), Brussels, Belgium 2Centre de radiologie Lebar Philippe, Paris, France 3Paris V University Hospital, France *Corresponding author: Belpomme Dominique, European Cancer and Environment Research Institute (ECERI), Brussels, Belgium, Paris V University Hospital, France, Phone: +33145785353; E-mail: contact.belpomme@gmail.com

Received date: June 24, 2018; Accepted date: July 11, 2018; Published date: July 15, 2018

Abstract 

Although electrohypersensitivity (EHS) is a detrimental health condition officially acknowledged by the World Health Organisation its characterization as a new pathological disorder remains to be clarified. In a prospective bioclinical study of EHS- and/or multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) self-reporting patients, we used both ultrasonic cerebral tomosphygmography (UCTS) and transcranial Doppler ultrasonography to measure intracerebral pulsations with the aim to further characterize the brain abnormalities in these patients.

Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective

RE-POSTED: 17 December 2018
UPDATE:  This text contains excerpts from the study.  See:
https://www.saferemr.com/2018/07/international-perspective-on-health.html

"The scientific evidence for harm from EMFs is increasingly strong. We do not advocate going back to the age before electricity or wireless communication, but we deplore the present failure of public health international bodies to recognize the scientific data showing the adverse effects of EMFs on human health."

Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective
Belpomme D, Hardell, L, Belyaev I, Burgio E, Carpenter DO. Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective. Environ Pollut. 2018 Jul 6;242(Pt A):643-658. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.07.019.

Highlights

• Exposure to electromagnetic fields has increased dramatically.
• Electromagnetic fields at low and non-thermal intensities increase risk of cancer in animals and humans.
• Some individuals are particularly sensitive and develop a syndrome of electrohypersensitivity.
• There is an urgent need to recognize hazards associated with excessive exposure to non-thermal levels of electromagnetic fields.

Abstract

Goldman Sachs to Biotech: Don’t Cure Cancer

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Goldman Sachs to Biotech: Don’t Cure Cancer
by Ralph Moss, 14 December 2018

Cancer is a growth industry. And drug companies are not interested in curing cancer. It is more profitable to turn it into a chronic condition. They can then offer “chronic treatments.” Patients will keep coming back for expensive treatments.

This isn’t idle speculation. In April 2018, Goldman Sachs, a Wall St. bank with almost one trillion dollars in assets, let the cat out of the bag. A top level employee named Salveen Richter issued a report advising clients to think twice before offering actual cures for cancer or hepatitis C.

Switzerland: Motion 18.3855: "For a better consideration of health in the mobile telephony sector (II)"

Read here the Federal Council's opinion on this motion (18.3856) which ends with the words, "The motion would unnecessarily restrict the mandate given to the working group charged with analyzing the needs and risks associated with the installation of 5G networks. From the Federal Council's point of view, this motion would run counter to the intended objective" and therefore, the Federal Council proposes to reject the motion. The Federal Council also proposes to reject motion 18.3855 on the same subject, citing the same opinion.

But as we said, there are reasons for hope.  Theo Wirth made this comment on the article, "BR beantwortet Vorstösse": "With Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard, this questionable answer from the Federal Council was to be expected. We hope that the new Federal Councillor [Simonetta Sommaruga] will achieve a more independent assessment of the dangers of electrosmog. Hope dies last."

Opinion and proposal of the Federal Council of 21 November 2018

The Federal Council considers that good mobile phone coverage and access to mobile Internet are essential for Switzerland's economic development. It therefore promotes the digitization of society and the economy and considers that, to achieve this, powerful mobile phone networks (5G) are essential. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the health of the population is protected from the harmful effects of radiation resulting from the use of these technologies. In this respect, the Federal Council stresses the importance of the precautionary principle enshrined in the Environmental Protection Act (EPL; SR 814.01).

Switzerland: The Federal Council proposes to Reject Postulate 18.3966 on the Declaration of Non-Ionizing Radiation

But there are good reasons for hope. Theo Wirth made this comment on the article, "BR beantwortet Vorstösse": "With Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard, this questionable answer from the Federal Council was to be expected. We hope that the new Federal Councillor [Simonetta Sommaruga] will achieve a more independent assessment of the dangers of electrosmog. Hope dies last."

18.3966 POSTULATE : Declaration of non-ionizing radiation -
[Note: This is an unofficial translation.]

Filed by: SEMADENI SILVA

Filing date: 27.09.2018
Submitted to: National Council
Status of deliberations: Not yet dealt with by Council

Text filed

The Federal Council is responsible for studying in an in-depth report how to ensure, together with the manufacturers, that the non-ionizing radiation (e.g. radio waves) of electronic devices carried close to the body is declared in a simple and visible manner.

5G: A Wrong Way Driver on the Path to Scientific Inquiry and Media Integrity

5G: A WRONG WAY DRIVER on the Path to Scientific Inquiry and Media Integrity

by Patricia Burke, activistpost.com, 9 December 2018 - extracts

On November 21, the eve of Thanksgiving, a wrong way driver on route 495 in Taunton, MA injured 6 people and lost his own life in a fiery multicar crash.[1]

As we drove past the accident scene a few weeks later, my cousin reflected, “We rely on others, people we don’t even know, to do the right thing, every day, and sometimes our lives depend on it.”

Whether the elderly driver suffered from disorientation, or a medical emergency, or fatigue due to lack of sleep is not known.

But one thing we do know is that complaints and concerns are being raised by a portion of the population; those who are experiencing symptoms of disorientation, fatigue, and sleep deficit caused by exposure to radio frequencies from the towers and antennas lining the nation’s highways and increasingly saturating communities. [2]

Screen Time Changes Structure of Kids’ Brains, ‘60 Minutes’ Says

"Scientists will follow more than 11,000 nine- to 10-year-olds for a decade to see how childhood experiences impact the brain and affect emotional development and mental health. The first bits of data suggest that the onslaught of tech screens has been transformative for young people -- and maybe not for the better."

Screen Time Changes Structure of Kids’ Brains, ‘60 Minutes’ Says
by Lisa Lee, bloombergquint.com, 10 December 2018

A young customer browses an Apple Inc. iPad2 tablet 
computer at a store in San Francisco, California, U.S.
(Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

(Bloomberg) -- Smartphones, tablets and video games are physically changing the brains of adolescents, early results from an ongoing $300 million study funded by the National Institute of Health have shown, according to a report by “60 Minutes.”

Scientists will follow more than 11,000 nine- to 10-year-olds for a decade to see how childhood experiences impact the brain and affect emotional development and mental health. The first bits of data suggest that the onslaught of tech screens has been transformative for young people -- and maybe not for the better.

Groundbreaking NIH Study Examines Effects of Screen Time on Kids

The interviews and data from the NIH study have already revealed something else: kids who spend more than two hours a day on screens got lower scores on thinking and language tests.

The iPhone was introduced in 2007. Smartphones gained widespread usage among young people by 2012. Jean Twenge says she was startled to find that in the four years that followed, the percentage of teens who reported drinking or having sex fell. But the percentage who said they were lonely or depressed spiked.

Jean Twenge: It's not just the loneliness and depression from these surveys. It's also that ER visits for self harm like cutting have tripled among girls age 10 to 14.

Groundbreaking study examines effects of screen time on kids
Correspondent Anderson Cooper, cbsnews.com, 9 December 2018 -
Transcript of "60 Minutes" program

60 Minutes goes inside a landmark government study of young minds to see if phones, tablets and other screens are impacting adolescent brain development

Correspondent Anderson Cooper with Jean Twenge

If you have kids and wonder if all that time they spend on their smartphones endlessly scrolling, snapping and texting is affecting their brains, you might want to put down your own phone and pay attention. The federal government, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched the most ambitious study of adolescent brain development ever attempted. In part, scientists are trying to understand what no one currently does: how all that screen time impacts the physical structure of your kids' brains, as well as their emotional development and mental health.

At 21 sites across the country scientists have begun interviewing nine and ten-year-olds and scanning their brains. They'll follow more than 11,000 kids for a decade, and spend $300 million doing it. Dr. Gaya Dowling of the National Institutes of Health gave us a glimpse of what they've learned so far.

Radiation Warning: 5G Exposes Cities To Untested Microwave Pollution

Radiation Warning: 5G Expose Cities To Untested Microwave Pollution
worldhealth.net, 12 November 2018

Companies are racing ahead, set on being the first carrier to debut this G5 networks, telecommunications giant Sprint is racing to roll out their technology this year, and they may have to contend with the public that is waking up to the possible health threats posed by this new wireless technology.

Sprint has stated that Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, LA, and Washington, DC are ready and primed to go live with 5G, seeming to be all too happy to ignore the prospect of increased EMF radiation and the increased possible health risks that will accompany it.

New fifth generation wireless networks are said to feature substantial increases in data and speed capacity, to enable further connection with the interwebs and linked systems of cell phones, laptops, home appliances, security systems, cars, and drones. Sprint is dubbing this new level of innovation and progress, but health experts are warning we are just now learning about long term exposure to 2G and 3G and this advance is untested and could expose us to new levels of unwanted radiation.

Europe Should Be Wary of Huawei, EU Tech Official Says

Switzerland should take heed of this warning.  Huawei is already managing and developing the 5G network for the Swiss telecoms company, Sunrise.  In mid-August, on the occasion of Doris Leuthard's (Federal Councilor and Swiss communications minister) visit to Shenzhen, Eric Xu, Director of Huawei, promised "massive investments" in Switzerland, with the aim of opening two research and development centres in Lausanne and Zurich. The aim would be to approach the polytechnic schools (EPFL). When contacted on this point, Huawei stated that it "was still in the negotiation phase for these two centers".  (ref:  "Banned by several countries, Huawei wants to expand in Switzerland" - article in French).

In July this year, several newspapers reported that after leaving Parliament, Doris Leuthard would become a member of a group working on the global governance of digitization. Set up by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the 22-member group will be led by Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft's founder and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as Jack Ma, founder of China's Alibaba e-commerce group. The other members are representatives of government authorities, the private sector, the scientific community and civil society. (ref. ICT Journal - article in French).

Europe should be wary of Huawei, EU tech official says
by Francesco Guarascio, Foo Yun Chee, Reuters, 7 December 2018

European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip
attends the GovTech Summit at Paris city hall,
France, November 12, 2018. Reuters/Charles Platiau

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union should be worried about Huawei [HWT.UL] and other Chinese technology companies because of the risk they pose to the bloc’s industry and security, the EU’s technology chief said on Friday, echoing concerns raised elsewhere in the world.

Huawei expressed disappointment at EU tech commissioner Andrus Ansip’s comments, saying it had never been asked to install technology that could be used for spying and never would.

“Do we have to be worried about Huawei or other Chinese companies? Yes, I think we have to be worried about those companies,” Ansip told a news conference in Brussels, days after a top executive at Huawei was arrested in Canada as part of an investigation into alleged bank fraud.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Urges Cancer Study of 5G Technology

Blumenthal Urges Cancer Study of 5G Technology
by Christine Stuart, ctnewsjunkie.com, 3 December 2018

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Blake Levitt
Christine Stuart / CTNewsjunkie

HARTFORD, CT — (Updated) U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said 5G technology offers the tremendous promise of higher speed and reliability, but there are no studies of the “health hazards associated with the radio frequency,” of the new technology.

“We need to know whether the radio frequencies can cause cancer,” Blumenthal said.

He said there are studies of the 2G and 3G technologies of tumors and cancers in lab rats when they are exposed to the radio frequencies.

He said this has nothing to do with the aesthetic effects of additional cell towers or the inconvenience of transmitters in neighborhoods, close to schools and workplaces. He said it simply has not been studied.

Planetary Electromagnetic Pollution: It Is Time to Assess Its Impact

PLANETARY ELECTROMAGNETIC POLLUTION: IT IS TIME TO ASSESS ITS IMPACT 

Priyanka Bandara, David O Carpenter, thelancet.com, December, 2018

Open Access Published:December, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(18)30221-3

As the Planetary Health Alliance moves forward after a productive second annual meeting, a discussion on the rapid global proliferation of artificial electromagnetic fields would now be apt. The most notable is the blanket of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation, largely microwave radiation generated for wireless communication and surveillance technologies, as mounting scientific evidence suggests that prolonged exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation has serious biological and health effects. However, public exposure regulations in most countries continue to be based on the guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection1 and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,2 which were established in the 1990s on the belief that only acute thermal effects are hazardous. Prevention of tissue heating by radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation is now proven to be ineffective in preventing biochemical and physiological interference. For example, acute non-thermal exposure has been shown to alter human brain metabolism by NIH scientists,3 electrical activity in the brain,4 and systemic immune responses.5 Chronic exposure has been associated with increased oxidative stress and DNA damage6, 7 and cancer risk.8 Laboratory studies, including large rodent studies by the US National Toxicology Program9 and Ramazzini Institute of Italy,10 confirm these biological and health effects in vivo. As we address the threats to human health from the changing environmental conditions due to human activity,11 the increasing exposure to artificial electromagnetic radiation needs to be included in this discussion.

Figure Typical maximum daily exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation from man-made and natural power flux densities in comparison with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection safety guidelines

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Phonegate: ANFR: Hearing Scheduled for December 14 Before the Administrative Court of Melun

ANFR: hearing scheduled for December 14 before the Administrative Court of Melun
PhoneGate Team, phonegatealert.org, 7 décembre 2018

On 1 December 2017, Dr Arazi personally filed an action against the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) before the Melun Administrative Court. Its objective was to obtain, among other things, the full publication of the test reports carried out by ANFR in 2015. The association created in March 2018 fully supports its President in his dealings with ANFR.

In this context, in March 2018, ANFR decided to publish these reports as well as those prepared previously. However, for each of the reports posted on the Open Data data.anfr.fr website, the following statement appears: “Formatting for publication” with a new date indicating that “Changes” have been made to the original document.

Apple Now Says Its Smartwatch Tech to Detect Atrial Fibrillation Is Not for Those with Atrial Fibrillation

Apple now says its smartwatch tech to detect atrial fibrillation is not for those with atrial fibrillation
By Christopher Rowland, The Washington Post, 6 December 2018

Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer, says the tech
giant's latest smartwatch "is the ultimate guardian for
your health." (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

The fine print on Apple’s latest foray into health care carries a seemingly strange caveat: its new Apple Watch technology to detect atrial fibrillation is not intended for people who have atrial fibrillation.

The contradiction sums up the deeper questions raised by the introduction of a mass-market monitoring tool for the heart. Apple’s products are designed to inspire, with clean designs and seamless operation. But health care is messy and unpredictable.

The latest gadget worn on the wrist is simply not accurate enough to handle the task of assessing serious medical conditions, according to health officials. It’s mostly a gateway for conversations with your doctor, and Apple’s detailed setup screens for the new watch are loaded with warnings and explanations, including one that informs people with atrial fibrillation that the Apple Watch app is not for them.

Why Are Countries Banning Huawei?

Why are countries banning Huawei?
aljazeera.com, 7 December 2018

Canada arrested the CFO of Huawei, but the Chinese tech company has been scrutinised for years for security reasons.

Huawei will play a major part in the global rollout of 5G
mobile internet [Reuters]

On Thursday, Canadian authorities arrested Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer (CFO) of Chinese tech company Huawei.

The details of the arrest are still unclear but Meng faces extradition to the United States, according to the Canadian Department of Justice.

Following the arrest, both the Chinese embassy, as well as Huawei called for the release of Meng, who is the daughter of the company's founder Ren Zhengfei.

Michigan State Senator Patrick Colbeck: Wireless Technology Poses Risks

Opinion: Wireless technology poses risks
by Michigan State Senator Patrick Colbeck, Opinion, eu.detroitnews.com, 5 December 2018

As an aerospace engineer, I have worked on high-tech programs such as the International Space Station and virtual reality training systems for the Department of Defense.

As a state senator, though, I have a responsibility to also look out for the best interests of our citizens. It is in this light that I believe it is time to go beyond looking at the benefits of high tech devices and start to give serious consideration to the risks they pose to the health and welfare of our citizens.

(Photo):  In this Monday, May 22, 2017, photo, Nick Blase climbs a cellular phone tower to perform maintenance in High Ridge, Mo. Blase is a United States Army Reserve veteran who now works for True North Management Services, a company that builds and manages cellphone networks and has a program to train and hire veterans like Blase.  Jeff Roberson, AP

Wireless technologies such as smart meters, cell phones, Wi-Fi and so-called “small cell” 5G deployments merit particular scrutiny. Each of these technologies emits wireless radiation that has been demonstrated to have adverse health impacts such as cancer, cardiovascular impairment, infertility, and much more. These health impacts have been proven to be fact not fiction. Furthermore, there are significant risks to personal data privacy and national security that need to be addressed.

A Review Translated from the Russian and Ukrainian Research on Millimetre Waves (similar to 5G) Published in 2001

A Review Translated from the Russian and Ukrainian Research on Millimetre Waves (similar to 5G) published in 2001
magdahavas.com, 16 February 2018, updated 7 July 2018

February 16, 2018: I recently came across a document in my files that consists of a review of research from Russia and the Ukraine on microwave radiation that includes frequencies from 30 to 300 GHz.

This range of frequencies from 30 to 300 GHz is called millimetre waves (mm waves) and is the range that is being tested for 5G technology. To my knowledge there is very limited unclassified research available documenting the short-term and long-term biological effects of these high GHz frequencies and because of this, this translation is very valuable.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Pushes to Investigate Link Between 5G Wireless Tech and Cancer

Senator Blumenthal pushes to investigate link between 5G wireless tech and cancer
By Hector Ramirez, wtnh.com. 3 December 2018

Watch Senator Blumenthal's 22-minute briefing on concerns with possible health risks posed by 5G wireless technology.

Read Senator Blumenthal's and Representative Anna Eshoo's letter to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - Senator Blumenthal is calling for a federal probe at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on possible cancer risks posed by the new 5G wireless technology on Monday.

The conference was held in the Room 1B of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford at 11 a.m. Monday morning.

Senator Blumenthal was joined by Paul Salisbury and Blake Levitt to discuss the possible cancers risks by 5G wireless technology.

The latest wireless technology relies on new antennas and transmitters that are clustered lower to the ground and closer to homes and schools.

Despite early evidence of possible cancer risks posed by some wireless frequencies, the Federal Communications Commission has thus far refused to investigate.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/politics/senator-blumenthal-pushing-to-investigate-link-between-5g-wireless-tech-and-cancer/1635768876

Switzerland: Assessment of the Ban on Cell Phones After Three Months in Several Schools in Canton Vaud

"Without our cell phone, the teachers think we're going to die."
by Caroline Zuercher, ABO+, 24heures.ch, 3 December 2018 (translation of most of the article)

Students hold up their cell phones. Photo: VQH/Florian Cella

"When my mother found out there was this rule, she told me it was right for me!" Salma is a schoolgirl in Villeneuve Haut-Lac, one of the ten establishments in canton Vaud where mobile phones have been banned since the start of the school year in September. Its director, Jean-François Theubet, hastened to rectify: "What is not allowed is free use. But the phone can be used under the control of an adult, for example to photograph the result of a science experiment."

In other words: no more devices at recess or between, including when students change buildings. Use is also prohibited while within the school perimeter, between 7:30 a.m. and noon and between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. What do the students think about it? We met a grade 11 class (last year of compulsory school) composed of fourteen teenagers, eight girls and six boys aged 14 to 16.

Twenty New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health (3 December 2018)

Twenty new papers on electromagnetic fields and biology or health, courtesy of Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D., Director, Center for Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley.
Electromagnetic Radiation Safety, 3 December 2018

[Dr. Moscowitz] has been circulating abstracts of newly-published scientific papers on wireless radiation and electromagnetic fields (EMF) about once a month since August, 2016. Several hundred EMF scientists around the world receive these updates. The complete collection including the papers below now contains more than 500 abstracts.

To see the latest studies or download the 370-page document (pdf) go to the following web page:
Recent Research on Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields

Recent News

ANSES (The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) announced its annual call for research proposals on radiofrequency radiation and health / and EHS -- Feb 9, 2019 deadline.

French version : https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/APREST_2019-RFSante.pdf
For English version, please ask : recherche@anses.fr or check https://www.anses.fr/en/liste-appel-projet-de-recherche

Other items that may be of interest (e.g. smart grids, ELF, cancer, sociology about risk assessment...) are in the general APREST call - Jan 8, 2019 deadline:

https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/APREST.pdf

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Presses FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to Disclose Evidence of '5G Safety'

Blumenthal Presses FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to Disclose Evidence of ‘5G Safety’

businesswire.com, 3 December 2018

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLAPP) applauds Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) for pressing FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Esq. to provide documentation substantiating the Commissioner’s remarks defending ‘5G safety.’

NISLAPP seconds this request. Jim Turner, Esq., President of NISLAPP, says:

“NISLAPP considers it a mistake to place new high-frequency radiating antennas in local communities, in very close proximity to homes, offices and schools, when no pre-market health testing at scale has been conducted on the effects of the radiation emitted, to our knowledge, and when much safer hard-wired internet access technologies are readily available. We strongly support Senator Blumenthal’s request of FCC Commissioner Carr to provide the documentation evidencing the FCC’s ‘safety determination for 5G,’ along with the supporting scientific citations used in making that determination.”

Is It Possible to Talk about Phonegate on French Television?

Is it possible to talk about Phonegate on French television?
PhoneGate Team, 30 November 2018

It will soon be two years since the media coverage of the Phonegate health and industrial scandal began. Le Lanceur, on December 14, published the first article, quickly followed by two articles in Le Monde newspaper and Marianne Magazine, on December 23, 2016. Since then, many written media, radio stations, Internet, both French and international, have spoken about Phonegate. But not a single French private or public television medium wanted to inform about this marketing of non-compliant mobile phones that are at risk for the health of mobile phone users. Why?

2.0, Birds, Bees, Health and Radiation: What Does Science Say?

What is your cellphone doing to your
brain? (Photo: iStock)

2.0, Birds, Bees, Health and Radiation: What Does Science Say?
FIT, 29 November 2018

In May 2018, a new study came out that claimed that radiation from cellphones was indeed killing the birds and the bees and destroying plants. Superstar Rajnikanth’s latest sci fi thriller 2.0 doesn’t sound that far fetched anymore, does it?

The EU backed analysis studied 97 different research papers before coming to this conclusion. Earlier in 2010, as reported by The Telegraph, a study claimed that radiation may interfere with what they called the magnetic compass that the birds and bees use.

And we all know what happens when the bees die, right? The world comes to an end.

“Mark My Words, AI Is Far More Dangerous Than Nukes.” – Elon Musk

“Mark My Words, AI Is Far More Dangerous Than Nukes.” – Elon Musk
By Arjun Walia, collective-evolution.com, 27 November 2018

IN BRIEF

The Facts:
Earlier this year Elon Musk said that artificial intelligence could be more dangerous than nuclear weapons.

Reflect On:
Why is there no oversight in the AI industry? AI has already become self-aware and learns by itself. What type of threats does this pose? How could it be used to our advantage to help the Earth?

Earlier this year, Elon Musk gave an interview where he alluded to the idea of Artificial Intelligence being far more dangerous than nuclear weapons. This is quite a bold statement, which led to a lot of backlash, given the destruction and devastation that nuclear weapons can cause.

New Research on 5G: A Blunt Warning from the IT'IS Foundation in Zurich

"The results also show that the peak-to-average ratio of 1,000 tolerated by the International Council on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection guidelines may lead to permanent tissue damage after even short exposures, highlighting the importance of revisiting existing exposure guidelines."

Systematic Derivation of Safety Limits for Time-Varying 5G Radiofrequency Exposure Based on Analytical Models and Thermal Dose
Neufeld, Esra1; Kuster, Niels1,2

Health Physics: December 2018 - Volume 115 - Issue 6 - p 705–711
doi: 10.1097/HP.0000000000000930

Abstract

Bayer to Sell Businesses, Cut Jobs After Monsanto Deal

File Photo:  A plant belonging to Germany's largest
drugmaker Bayer is seen in Leverkusen December
15, 2013. Reuters/Ina Fassbender/File Photo

Bayer to sell businesses, cut jobs after Monsanto deal
by Ludwig Burger, Reuters, 29 November 2018

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Bayer (BAYGn.DE), the German drugmaker that bought U.S. seed company Monsanto, announced on Thursday the sale of a number of businesses, around 12,000 job cuts and 3.3 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in impairments.

Chief Executive Werner Baumann is under pressure to boost Bayer’s share price after a drop of more than 35 percent so far this year, dragged down by concern over more than 9,000 lawsuits it faces over an alleged cancer-causing effect of Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer.

United Kingdom: South Hampstead School Asks Parents to Sign Pledge Curbing Phone Use at Home

South Hampstead High School asks parents to sign pledge curbing phone use at home
by Rosemary Bennett, Education Editor, The Times, 30 November 2018

Millions of parents admit they are struggling to cope with
screen-obsessed children/ ALAMY

A leading girls’ independent school has asked its pupils and their parents to sign a contract promising to reduce smartphone use at home.

The school said that it wanted to help families to reset digital habits by requesting them to ban phones during mealtimes and to use commuting time to “read, listen to a book or talk”. The terms of the voluntary contract include a promise to implement a phone-free weekend or a digital holiday.

The two-page “Family Phone Pledge” was sent to parents of pupils at South Hampstead High School, whose alumnae include Helena Bonham Carter and Rabbi Julia Neuberger. It was endorsed by Victoria Bingham, the head teacher, but drawn up by sixth-form pupils studying psychology who said that they were alarmed by their dependence on smartphones.

Effects of Wireless Technology on Health

Wireless Warfare Exposed. Includes ways to protect your family. (76 min. - 28 October 2018)

This is one of the best videos we've seen on this subject. As one person commented: "Solid research and extremely informative. Everyone needs to watch this!" Over 260,000 views and 12,000 likes.

Includes: Dr. George Carlo, Dr. Henry Lai, Dr. Devra Davis, Dr. Magda Havas, Dr. David Carpenter , Prof. Olle Johansson... and mention of the latest scientific studies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9bdU_uw2Dc

Good that Rajinikanth’s 2.0 Talks of Birds and Cellphones But We Need More Studies: Experts

Good that Rajinikanth’s 2.0 talks of birds and cellphones but we need more studies: Experts
By Rajat Ghai, downtoearth.org.in, 29 November 2018

A poster of '2.0'. Credit: Wikipedia

Do birds disappear due to electromagnetic radiation caused by mobile phones? Ornithologists think the issue needs more research

As Superstar Rajinikanth's next release, 2.0, gets set to hit the screens on November 29, its unusual theme of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) harming birds has already generated curiosity and even some controversy. Mobile telephonic service providers have raised objections, based on the film's trailer. But what do experts think? Well, some of them were impressed that a mainstream movie chose such a topic. But they advised caution.

2.0 is directed by S Shankar and stars Tamil superstar Rajinikanth alongside Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar as well as actress Amy Jackson. It is the sequel to 2010 hit “Enthiran” and will have Rajini reprising the roles of Dr. Vaseegaran and Chitti.

Subject: Electromagnetic Fields: Telecoms Industry Censorship: TV and Movies: France and India

Gilles Brégant, ANFR, and Olivier Merckel, ANSES

After the "rejection" of the participation of Dr. Marc Arazi, President of the Phonegate Alert Association,  in the France 5 program, "La Quotidienne" - "The dangers of waves: what is the telecoms industry hiding from us?", an Indian telecoms association filed a complaint against filmmakers for a movie “falsely depicting mobile phones and mobile towers as harmful to living creatures and the environment including birds and human beings.” 

Dr. Arazi had been invited to participate in the France 5 program, by one of the journalists who stated in an Email to Dr. Arazi, "I would like to propose Dr. Marc Arazi to participate in the discussion on this subject in order to highlight in our program the Phonegate Alert Association's fight and to give advice to our TV audience on how to avoid waves and change daily habits."

See Phonegate Alert's press release in French:

We watched the France 5 program where Olivier Merckel, Department of Risk Assessment, ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) said, "We don't have proof that exposure to waves has an effect on health" and Gilles Brégant, Director-General of the French Frequencies Agency (ANFR) said 5G will lower exposure. One of the program presenters also mentioned, after a short presentation by Pr Belpomme, that a complaint had been brought against the professor by the Order of Physicians related to "shortcomings" ("manquements") regarding his diagnosis of electrohypersensitivity. 

Rajinikanth-Shankar's 2.0 in trouble; Cellular operators association files complaint against filmmakers
CE Features, 27 November 2018

Akshay plays a crazed ornithologist who blames EMF emissions from mobile phones for the death of animals and birds, and the cellular operators have taken exception to this

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has filed a complaint against the makers of Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar’s 2.0 for 'promoting anti-scientific attitudes towards mobile phones and cellular networks'.

"Deploying 5G is Like Conducting Experiments on Humans and Nature."

"Deploying 5G is like conducting experiments on humans and nature."
by Christian Rappaz, Illustré, 25 November 2018 - translation *

© Magali Girardin

One hundred seventy scientists from 37 countries, including two Swiss, a physician from Zurich and Doctor of Biology, Daniel Favre, from canton Vaud, signed an appeal asking the United Nations to act to stop the deployment of 5G (1) for health reasons. Dr. Favre explains:

Dr. Favre, why did you sign this appeal for a moratorium against 5G in May 2015 (2)?

You will understand from the summary:
"We the undersigned scientists, doctors, environmental organizations and citizens from many countries, urgently call for a halt to the deployment of the 5G (fifth generation) wireless network, including 5G from space satellites. 5G will massively increase exposure to radio frequency (RF) radiation on top of the 2G, 3G and 4G networks for telecommunications already in place. RF radiation has been proven harmful for humans and the environment. The deployment of 5G constitutes an experiment on humanity and the environment that is defined as a crime under international law."

The Federation of Swiss Doctors (FMH) also opposes the operators' request to increase the power of base stations in our country. Can we say that there is a real outcry from the health sector against this new technology?

Indian Council of Medical Research Warns: 'Keep Mobile Phones Away from Your Body'

ICMR warns: ‘Keep mobile phones away from your body’
By Sreya Deb, republished from The Patriot, 25 November 2018

The country’s apex biomedical research is asking us to "use our phones on the basis of need and not as a hobby.”

The buzz surrounding EMF radiation and its adverse effects on human health have been cited by many activists and social welfare organisations, and in some cases, even endorsed by Bollywood celebrities. But given the innate human psyche of treating our cell phones as an extension of our body, we tend to ignore these findings, simply so that we can “stay connected” with the rest of the world.

Stepping in to clear the air about the ill-effects of EMF radiation is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world—the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). In an exclusive conversation with its head Dr Radhey Shyam Sharma, we find that radio waves travelling from cell phone towers to your handset contain tiny doses of radiation that could be damaging to various aspects of your health. Recent findings have also proved that high levels of radioactivity can adversely affect the health of anybody living within a square kilometre of a cell phone tower.

Finland's Digital-Based Curriculum Impedes Learning, Researcher Finds

Finland’s digital-based curriculum impedes learning, researcher finds

yle.fi, 19 November 2018, updated 22 November 2018

File photo of pupils using tablets in classroom.

A Helsinki University researcher says Finland's current digital and 'phenomenon-based' learning methods used in schools may not be suitable for all students.

Finland's new digital and phenomenon-based curriculum programmes hinders student learning, according to a new study from Helsinki University.

The psychology researcher behind the study, Aino Saarinen, told Yle's Swedish news service that one of the reasons behind the recent decline in Finland's ranking on Pisa education lists is an increase in the use of digital learning materials. The researcher's findings were first reported by Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish).

For some time now - thanks to regular top placement in the international Pisa education rankings - Finland has been touted as having the best education system in the world. And to improve on this, policymakers made the decision to bring digital tools to the forefront of classrooms.

Krakow, Poland: Third International Forum on Protection from Electromagnetic Environmental Pollution: Video and Summary of Presentation by Dr. Marc Arazi

Krakow hears of heart cancers and corruption while the U.N. promotes wireless technology and the White House weighs tax cuts and less red tape for 5G
by John Weigel, emfcommunity.com 24 October 2018

View the video of the lecture given by Dr. Marc Arazi in Krakow on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHU_idsU6t8

Dr. Marc Arazi

(Krakow, Poland) At the Third International Forum on Protection from Electromagnetic Environmental Pollution [24 September 2018] three scientists speaking the city’s Hall of Sessions told the international audience of the threat posed by modern microwave based technology to human life amide and environment of political and corporate corruption. Krakow remains the only municipality on the planet to protect it’s citizens from the dangers of electromagnetic radiation pollution.

Following is an extract from the article on the presentation by Dr. Marc Arazi, President, Phonegate Alert Association, France.

Dr. Marc Arazi is a medical doctor and radiation health activist. His 2016 enquiries and subsequent legal action led to the release of French government documents in 2017 which list cell phones that generate radiation levels in excess of legal thresholds. The radiation levels noted by the government in 2015 revealed that radiation levels from nine out of 10 cell phone manufacturers were as much as three times statutory guidelines.

Our Letter to the Editor on the Final U.S. NTP Report on Rats and Mice Exposed to Cell Phone Radiation

(Choice of image by Editor, "Towards
Better Health"

Two places where the Suisse Romande press mentions the final report of U.S. National Toxicology Program study on rats and mice exposed to cell phone radiation, (issued on 1 November 2018): our Letter to the Editor published in the Tribune de Genève and the current issue of Illustré : interview with Dr. Daniel Favre, President of ARA, on 5G.  See our Facebook page.

Translation

Back Pain

Letter to the Editor, Tribune de Genève, 14 November 2018*

We were shocked by the RTS report on back pain in young children and adolescents. According to one study, one in three children has suffered from back pain in the past 12 months, the main cause being screen abuse. The BBC reports that surgical students have spent so much time in front of screens and so little time using their hands that they have lost the dexterity to sew up patients. The blue light emitted by screens is particularly harmful to children's eyes. Do we heed these warnings? We would like the Geneva authorities to launch an awareness campaign, but they are distracted by the chaos reigning in the government.