After Dieselgate, Phonegate?

After Dieselgate, Phonegate? *
by Adrien Schwyter, challenges.fr, 18 January 2024 - auto-translation

Despite the publication of new European standards, the measurement of waves emitted by smartphones remains poorly calibrated. And manufacturers are finding ways to slip through the net.

(Photo) : Wave measurement carried out by an ANFR agent at close range of a relay antenna. According to the NGO Phonegate, some smartphone manufacturers are aware of the test procedures, and configure their devices in such a way as to falsify the data emitted.

For the past fifteen years, have we been living with a time bomb as our main tech companion? In addition to the long-standing debate on the electrosensitivity of a proportion of the population to cell phone waves, the issue of the health impact of increasingly complex smartphones has recently come back into the spotlight. Last September, Apple was criticized for the performance of its iPhone 12, whose emissions were measured above the tolerated threshold. Faced with the threat of a sales ban, the Californian group took action. Three years after its launch, Apple attributed the anomaly to a software change.

Comments on Tribune de Genève article on infertility: Minimizing the risks of exposure to electromagnetic radiation

The article, on the study from the University of Geneva on sperm quality published by the Tribune de Genève in 16 January 2024 was rather disappointing, especially the comments from Dr. Federico Del Vento, gynecologist specializing in infertility at the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG). We find it rather unconscionable that a medical doctor would downplay the potentially harmful effects of electromagnetic (EM) radiation emitted by our wireless devices.

Below, are my comments on the article and the full text of the published article, auto-translated into English. A comment, expanding on the harms due to exposure of wireless devices of the reproductive area of the body, was submitted to the Tribune de Genève, but not published.

The analysis focused on sperm parameters, volume, sperm concentration, total number as well as motility and morphology. The article states that the conclusion of the study: "Higher frequency of cell phone use, more than 20 times per day, was associated with lower sperm concentration."

Cell phones emitted far too much radiation for decades - until today?

Cell phones emitted far too much radiation for decades - until today?
by Pascal Sigg, infosperber.ch, 18 January 2024 - auto-translation

Cell phone manufacturers deliberately conducted unrealistic radiation tests. Even today there are hardly any independent controls.

(Photo): French doctor Marc Arazi has been fighting for more transparency and control over cell phone radiation for over seven years. © EHT

Just a few years ago, the so-called Phonegate revelations showed that the radiation emitted by mobile devices is inadequately controlled. With the exception of the Observer (paywall), no media in this country has reported on this in depth.

Switzerland: Device radiation: Federal Council opposes control

Device radiation: Federal Council opposes control
by Pascal Sigg, infosperber.ch, 19 January 2024 - auto-translation

Over 40 cell phones have so far failed French safety tests. Switzerland continues to deliberately look the other way.

(Photo): How strongly do smartphones and tablets emit radiation? Three children with an iPad. © Harrison Haines

A few months ago, it also made headlines in Switzerland that Apple's iPhone 12 failed the French tests. The ANFR also responded to this with a recall. Apple has since offered a software update, which means the device is approved again in France.

However, Belgium, Germany and Italy, which also requested the update, did not receive it . And Swiss users didn’t receive one either. An Apple spokesman confirmed this to Infosperber. This means that the device would actually not be market-compliant in this country.

Statement by Devra Davis PhD, MPH on the U.S. Government National Toxicology Program Ceasing Research on Cell Phone Radiation

Statement by Devra Davis PhD, MPH on the U.S. Government National Toxicology Program Ceasing Research on Cell Phone Radiation
Environmental Health Trust. 18 January 2024

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) announced this month, that it will no longer study the issue of cell phone radiofrequency (RF) radiation, despite its completion of $30 million dollar animal studies that found cancer and DNA damage.

NIEHS scientists had previously stated they were conducting follow-up research tp the studies finding cancer and DNA damage which according to the NTPs 2023 fact sheet would: 

• determine the impact of RFR exposure on behavior and stress, including the real-time assessment of activity and response to system-generated noise and RFR signals.
•  conduct physiological monitoring, including evaluation of heart rate.
• investigate whether RFR induces heating.
• further evaluate whether RFR exposure causes DNA damage.

United States: No More Research on Cellphone Radiation and Human Health, Government Says

No More Research on Cellphone Radiation and Human Health, Government Says
By Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D., childrenshealthdefense.org, 18 January 2024

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has no plans to further study the effects of cellphone radiofrequency radiation (RFR) on human health — even though the program’s own $30 million study that took about 10 years to complete in 2018 reported evidence of cancer and DNA damage.

The NTP said in an updated January 2024 fact sheet that it was abandoning further investigation because “the research was technically challenging and more resource-intensive than expected.”

For decades, the NTP has been the premier governmental testing program for pharmaceuticals, chemicals and radiation, according to Devra Davis, Ph.D., MPH, a toxicologist and epidemiologist who served on the board of scientific counselors for the NTP when it was launched in the 1980s.

Commenting on the news, Davis said, “It is the ultimate arrogance and folly to stop doing research on this major growing environmental pollutant, precisely when we have ample evidence of harm.”

31 New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health (31 December 2023)

31 New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health
Electromagnetic Radiation Safety, 31 December 2023

Dr. Joel Moscowitz, University of California Berkeley, has been circulating abstracts of newly-published scientific papers on radio frequency and other non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) about once a month since 2016. The complete collection of these papers contains more than 2,000 abstracts with links to the papers. Several hundred EMF scientists around the world receive these updates.

To see abstracts for the most recent papers or to download volumes 1 or 2 of this collection go to:
https://www.saferemr.com/2022/06/recent-research-on-wireless-radiation.html

A Woman aged 82 years with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity since Almost Four Decades Developed the Microwave Syndrome after Installation of 5G Base Stations in her Living Vicinity

A Woman aged 82 years with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity since Almost Four Decades Developed the Microwave Syndrome after Installation of 5G Base Stations in her Living Vicinity – Ethical Principles in Medicine are violated
by Lennart Hardell1* and Mona Nilsson2
Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, vol.8, issue 1, Published: January 09, 2024

Abstract

Installation of the fifth generation (5G) for radiofrequency radiation started in Sweden in 2019/2020. Since then there has been a rapid development of this technology in the whole country. In previous case reports we have presented persons that developed the microwave syndrome caused by the radiation after installation of 5G in their neighborhood. Mostly these former healthy persons have tolerated previous generations such as 3G and 4G. After moving to another place without 5G the microwave syndrome disappeared in short time. Thus 5G seems to be a culprit for ill health, and these 5G exposure studies correspond to classic provocation tests on effects on well-being. This article presents a woman aged 82 years with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) since almost four decades. After deployment of 5G base stations close to her living place she developed severe ill health including fatigue, dysesthesia, dizziness, balance disorder, and light sensitivity that all are included in the microwave syndrome. Also her 83 years old husband was affected, although to a minor extent. The ethical and moral principles in medicine that can be adopted for RF radiation illness are respect for life, human dignity, self-determination, medical care, justice, and benefit. These principles are central for ethics among physicists and other health care staff. All these principles were violated and in fact microwave illness with the variety of symptoms is not acknowledged as a disease by the medical community. This is mostly based on lack of scientific knowledge on this topic.

https://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/a-woman-aged-82-years-with-electromagnetic.pdf

Switzerland: Brig: 5G antenna in densely populated area thwarted by 81 objections

David against Goliath... A lot can be achieved by joining forces!

Brig: 5G antenna in densely populated area thwarted by 81 objections

https://schutz-vor-strahlung.ch/ - Deepl translation

In the "Obri Glismatte" area, in a densely populated residential area in the immediate vicinity of school buildings, daycare centers and sports facilities, Swisscom wanted to erect a five-meter mast with a 5G antenna on a flat roof.

There were 81 objections to the planning application with a total of 777 signatures. As a result, the Brig-Glis municipal council refused Swisscom planning permission on 22 June 2021, as the antenna's installation limit value was not complied with according to the site data sheet. "The council does not consider it appropriate to erect a mobile phone antenna in this area."

United States: Children's Health Defense Files First in Series of Lawsuits Seeking Disability Accommodation for People Injured by RF Radiation from Cell Towers

CHD Files First in Series of Lawsuits Seeking Disability Accommodation for People Injured by RF Radiation from Cell Towers
by JAY W. BELLE ISLE, legalreader.com, January 5, 2024

According to the complaint, Mr. Allen has a disability as defined in the ADA. His condition is exacerbated by RF radiation emitted from cell towers.

Washington, D.C. — Children’s Health Defense’s (CHD) lead Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) and Wireless litigator Scott W. McCollough filed a complaint today against Verizon and other wireless companies on behalf of disabled plaintiff Henry “Hank” Allen. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Idaho Southern Division, is the first in a series of strategic cases seeking the removal or modification of cell towers in the vicinity of the homes of individuals disabled by radiofrequency (RF) radiation, in order to provide reasonable accommodation or modifications as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

France: List of cell phones withdrawn or updated for deception and endangering users (update 5 January 2024)

List of cell phones withdrawn or updated for deception and endangering users
By : Phonegate Team • 5 Jan 2024

There are now 46 models of cell phones, identified as dangerous to the health of users, which have been either withdrawn from the French market or have seen their Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) updated by software. The latest: the EMPORIA smart 4, the DOOGEE S88, the EMPORIA simplicity V27, the Iphone 12, the Motorola Edge, the Essential Clap 20+ (you have until June 30, 2023 to bring it back to Boulanger), the Xiaomi Poco X3 and the Logicom Le Swipe.

EMPORIA smart 4 withdrawn from the French market

The year 2024 begins with a new announcement of SAR exceedances for the EMPORIA smart 4 smartphone for seniors, due to be launched in 2021. In just a few weeks, the Austrian manufacturer has been doubly penalized following the recall of the EMPORIA simplicity 4.