"They can use cell phones, but they can't eat with cutlery": Excessive media consumption by toddlers

"They can use cell phones, but they can't eat with cutlery"

Pediatrician Arnika Thiede at the Brothers of Mercy in Linz deals with behaviorally disturbed toddlers almost daily. The reason: excessive media consumption

https://www.diagnose-funk.org/

"They can use cell phones, but they can't eat with cutlery"
Image: colorbox, Barmherzige Brüder Linz,
Öberösterreichische Nachricht

LINZ, January 11, 2025. Sleep disorders, obesity, behavioral disorders, and language deficits: Too much media time has serious consequences, even for young children. Pediatrician Arnika Thiede* speaks in an OÖN interview with editor Daniel Gruber about this dramatic development and attempts to counteract it.

Many one to two-year-olds already spend up to two hours a day in front of their cell phone, tablet or TV

OÖNachrichten: Experts warn of the consequences of excessive media use among children. School social worker Christian Hofer recently said in an OÖN interview that cases of media addiction are going through the roof. Do you share this view?

Glioblastomas: we ask 20 Minutes to correct its article

Glioblastomas: we ask 20 Minutes to correct its article
By : Phonegate Team • 28 Mar 2025

On March 15, 2025, the newspaper 20 Minutes published an article on glioblastomas in 15-39 year-olds, these particularly aggressive brain tumors. While we welcome the interest shown in this crucial public health issue, we feel that some of the information contained in the article is inaccurate or imprecise, and could mislead the public. Despite our exchanges with the editorial team and the experts quoted in the article, no corrections have been made to date. Once again, we return to the facts to set the record straight.

20 Minutes article: questionable figures and wording

In its March 15 article, 20 Minutes cites figures for the incidence of glioblastoma in France that contradict official data published by Santé Publique France (SPF). The article states that glioblastomas represent “20% of the 5900 central nervous system cancers diagnosed each year”, i.e. around 1180 cases per year. However, according to SPF‘s 2019 and 2021 reports, the number of glioblastomas was estimated at 3,481 cases in 2018, representing around 56% of central nervous system cancers.

United States: U.S. Honeybee Deaths Reach Record High

U.S. Honeybee Deaths Reach Record High: Survey
By: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, ecowatch.com, 25 March 2025

Honeybee deaths in the United States have surged to record highs, with commercial beekeepers reporting having lost an average of 62 percent of their colonies over the winter, according to an ongoing survey by nonprofit Project Apis m.

(Photo): Beehives and blossoming almond trees in central California in winter. PhilAugustavo / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Data for the survey was collected from 702 respondents who are responsible for roughly 1.84 million colonies — about 68 percent of the country’s bees.

“The start of the 2025 almond pollination season was met with unprecedented colony losses which have shaken the beekeeping industry. In response, Project Apis m. conducted a widespread survey to assess the breadth and severity of colony die offs within the United States,” a press release from Project Apis m. said. “These alarming numbers could significantly impact crop pollination of essential foods and harm the profitability of the nation’s agriculture industry.”

Switzerland: 5G antenna in Murgenthal: health and environment remain disregarded

5G antenna in Murgenthal: health and environment remain disregarded

zofingertagblatt.ch

Despite 124 appeals and numerous concerns, Sunrise is holding on to the planned 5G antenna in the middle of a residential area. Alternative locations are rejected for economic reasons, while health and ecological risks are ignored. Radiation critics warn of the possible impact of increased electromagnetic stress on residents, especially children, the elderly and electro-sensitive people.

The speakers demand that social and health aspects influence decision-making. The federal constitution does not guarantee the right to unrestricted mobile radio, but certainly the protection of one's own apartment. An antenna in a densely populated area exposes unnecessary radiation to hundreds of people. Instead of technological expansion at any cost, the association pleads protection against radiation in order to put economic interests in the background for the first time and instead put the protection of the population in the focus.

Source: zofingertagblatt.ch

United States: Georgia Man Wins $2 Billion in Roundup Weedkiller Lawsuit

Georgia Man Wins $2 Billion in Roundup Weedkiller Lawsuit, as Governor Weighs Law to Protect Chemical Makers From Liability
by Carey Gillam, childrenshealthdefense.org, March 25. 2025

A jury found that Bayer, which bought Roundup-maker Monsanto in 2018, failed to warn users of years of scientific evidence that exposure to Roundup could cause cancer. The verdict rocked Bayer investors, driving down the German company’s shares more than 8% on Monday.

A Georgia jury verdict ordering Bayer AG to pay over $2 billion to a man suffering from cancer he blamed on his use of Roundup weedkiller comes as that state’s governor weighs whether to sign into law a measure that would effectively bar such cases from going to trial in the future.

The March 24 verdict rocked Bayer investors, driving down the German company’s shares more than 8% on Monday.

The jury found that Bayer, which bought Roundup-maker Monsanto in 2018, failed to properly warn users of years of scientific evidence that exposure to Roundup could cause cancer, awarding plaintiff John Barnes $2 billion in punitive damages and $65 million in compensatory damages.

Europe: Huawei: Corruption and 5G, public health at risk

Huawei: Corruption and 5G, public health at risk
By : Phonegate Team • 26 mar 2025

Following our initial press release on the corruption scandal involving Huawei in the European Parliament, some disturbing new information has emerged. These revelations reinforce our concerns about the influence of the cell phone industry on political decisions, particularly in terms of public health and the regulation of wireless technologies.

Huawei: Implications in France

In France, a judicial investigation opened in 2024 is underway for influence trafficking, misuse of corporate assets and concealment concerning links between Huawei and former minister Jean-Louis Borloo (former chairman of Huawei France), notably concerning a donation of 50,000 euros to his foundation.

United States: Residents of Massachusetts Town Head Back to Court in Case Alleging Verizon Cell Tower Is Making Them Sick

Residents of Massachusetts Town Head Back to Court in Case Alleging Verizon Cell Tower Is Making Them Sick
by Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D., childrenshealthdefense.org, March 25, 2025

A group of Massachusetts residents who alleged a Verizon tower near their homes is making them sick have appealed a county Superior Court’s ruling that they must seek relief from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), not the court system.

The residents of the “Shacktown” neighborhood of Pittsfield have been fighting for years to relocate or turn down the radiation levels of the Verizon cell tower installed in their neighborhood in March 2020.

“It’s been 1,694 days of being sick and displaced,” said plaintiff Courtney Gilardi, a mother who said her family became ill and had to move because of Verizon’s tower. “The kids just want to go home and be back in their own rooms in their own community without vomiting in their beds.”

Gilardi added:

“The injured neighbors still living in Shacktown want to live safely in their own houses without feeling dizzy, nauseous and without experiencing palpitations, afib, cardiac issues, migraines and other neurological symptoms.

Huawei at the heart of a corruption scandal in the European Parliament

Huawei at the heart of a corruption scandal in the European Parliament
By : Phonegate Team • 25 Mar 2025

The corruption affair involving Huawei in the European Parliament highlights the dubious practices of certain industrialists to influence European regulations, particularly in terms of protecting the health of users of cell phones and connected objects in the context of the development of 5G.

Regular” and ‘very discreet’ bribery practices

According to ongoing investigations, Huawei has been engaging in bribery “regularly” and “very discreetly” since 2021, under the guise of commercial lobbying. The methods employed included:

• Remuneration for political stances
• Inordinate gifts
• Financial payments

United States: Petition to the FDA to protect children from wireless radiation in schools

Would you like to do something about wireless radiation in schools?
Posted on March 19, 2025 by LVsA

If you’re a parent or grandparent, teacher or administrator, or belong to an organization concerned with the welfare of children, you can sign on as a petitioner! Just visit the ART website and add your name before midnight on Tuesday, March 25th.

And thank you!

Read and Join the Petition to the FDA

Americans for Responsible Technology – 19mar2025.

Male fertility and cell phones: a new study raises the alarm

Male fertility and cell phones: a new study raises the alarm
By : Phonegate Team • 23 Mar 2025

Millions of men, especially young men, keep their cell phones in their trouser pockets for hours every day. A new study (Meta-analysis) published on March 19, 2025 in the journal “Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine” by Turkish researchers Bektas and Dasdag serves as a reminder of the potential risks of this habit on male fertility. This research, based on an analysis of 90 scientific articles, reinforces the concerns raised by Phonegate Alert.

This new study comes as the scientific community notes a considerable decline in male fertility over the last 30 years. Research shows that sperm quantity and quality have declined by around 50% since the early 1970s.

FREE online 2025 EMF Hazards Summit: Safeguard Our Future (April 10–15, 2025)

FREE online 2025 EMF Hazards Summit: Safeguard Our Future (April 10–15)

18 world-renowned scientists and doctors will discuss:

• Real-world case studies: 5G towers triggered health effects in days
• How to use AirPods, smartphones and other everyday devices more safely
• The shocking link between EMFs, brain development, and autism
• What every parent or grandparent needs to know about Wi-Fi in schools (without sounding "crazy")
• The latest science showing that wireless radiation is the new smoking – increasing cancer risks across ALL ages

Register for FREE: 2025 EMF Hazards Summit (April 10–15)

https://emfhazards.com/reg-2025?oprid=67814&ref=43489

France: ANFR failings: Phonegate Alert writes to Ministers

ANFR failings: Phonegate Alert writes to Ministers
By : Phonegate Team • 18 Mar 2025

The NGO Phonegate Alert denounces the repeated failings of the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) to protect the exposure of cell phone users with regard to SAR standards, against the backdrop of the publication by Santé Publique France of alarming figures for the increase in glioblastoma among young people (233% in 20 years). In the face of ANFR’s total lack of response, Phonegate Alert is obliged to appeal directly to the relevant ministers, underlining once again their responsibility to protect public health.

Nearly half the reports not published: ANFR’s unacceptable lack of transparency

Despite repeated letters since November 2022, and multiple appeals via social networks, ANFR remains deaf to Phonegate Alert’s requests for clarification concerning the serious shortcomings in the publication of SAR data on its site open to the public.

Nearly half of the SAR test reports for non-compliant phones (26 out of 57) are missing, including that for the iPhone 12. Once again, with the announcement on March 13, 2025 of the Nokia 110 exceeding the regulatory limit, no data has been put online by ANFR!

Honeybees and colony collapse disorder: understanding key drivers and economic implications

Honeybees and colony collapse disorder: understanding key drivers and economic implications

posted 3 March 2025 by saferemr.com

Singh G, Rana A. Honeybees and colony collapse disorder: understanding key drivers and economic implications. Proc. Indian Natl. Sci. Acad. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-025-00399-x

Fig. 3 Effects of electromagnetic fields on Honeybee health: EMF exposure is proposed to induce both behavioural changes (reduced foraging, increased distress signals, and impaired navigation) and cellular/physiological effects (membrane damage, mineral imbalances, reproductive impairment, stress markers, and genic imbalances). These changes can lead to individual bee death and potentially disrupt colony dynamics and survival, which can ultimately boost the process of colony collapse disorder​ Full size image

​Abstract

Biodiversity, including the diversity of pollinators such as honeybees, is crucial for ecosystem stability and sustainable development. This review highlights the complex factors contributing to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), focusing on inadequate bee management practices, pesticide exposure, biotic stressors, nutritional deficiencies, electromagnetic fields, and climate change. These stressors are shown to interact in ways that impair honeybee health and behavior, leading to colony declines. The paper details the biological consequences of CCD, including the absence of adult worker bees, the persistence of the queen, and the lack of dead bees within the hive. The economic impact of declining honeybee populations is significant, with losses affecting crop yields, food prices, and global trade. This decline threatens agriculture, particularly in regions dependent on pollination services. The review emphasizes the interconnectedness of honeybee health with broader ecological and economic systems, calling for urgent conservation measures, improved management practices, and sustainable agricultural strategies to mitigate the negative effects of CCD. Key recommendations for future research focus on the need for regional studies, long-term monitoring, and public education on the importance of honeybee conservation.

Electromagnetic fields and bee disappearance

The negative effects of high-frequency EMF on the brain development of children and adolescents

The negative effects of high-frequency EMF on the brain development of children and adolescents

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Multerland

“It is high time that the negative effects of high-frequency EMF on the brain development of children and adolescents are taken seriously!” Interview with neurobiologist Dr. Keren Grafen

Original article: „Es ist höchste Zeit, dass die negativen Auswirkungen von Hochfrequenz-EMF auf die Gehirnentwicklung von Kindern und Jugendlichen ernst genommen werden!“
Interview mit der Neurobiologin Dr. Keren Grafen
Published: March 2, 2025 By: Diagnose:Funk

In her lecture in Neckartenzlingen, neurobiologist Prof. G. Teuchert-Noodt explained that brain metabolism is largely controlled by electromagnetic frequencies between 4 Hz and 30 Hz and that homeostasis in the brain is based on a sensitive interaction of these frequencies. Her institute has research results on this. It is therefore logical that external radiation, such as that generated by mobile phone radiation, has an effect on it. Dr. Keren Grafen worked at Prof. G. Teuchert-Noodt’s institute and is very familiar with the neurobiological research carried out there. Peter Hensinger interviewed her about the current state of research into the effects of mobile phone radiation (EMF) on brain metabolism.

Continue reading:

https://multerland.blog/2025/03/07/the-negative-effects-of-high-frequency-emf-on-the-brain-development-of-children-and-adolescents/

Individual Sensitivity to Wireless Radiation

Individual Sensitivity to Wireless Radiation

https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/64593/individual-sensitivity-to-wireless-radiation/articles

In March of 2025, Frontiers in Public Health focused on a special research topic "Individual Sensitivity to Wireless Radiation",  publishing 5 articles/papers: 

1. Self-diagnosing electromagnetic hypersensitivity - a case study

2. Could electrohypersensitivity be a specific form of high sensory processing sensitivity?

3. Modern health worries and exposure perceptions of individuals reporting varying levels of sensitivity to electromagnetic fields: results of two successive surveys

4. Wireless radiation and health: making the case for proteomics research of individual sensitivity

5. Does radiofrequency radiation impact sleep? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study

WHO’s review on cell phone radiation and cancer cannot assure safety, renowned experts say

WHO’s review on cell phone radiation and cancer cannot assure safety, renowned experts say

Theodora Scarato, ehn.org, March 14, 2025

Photo by vadymvdrobot on Envato

Four critiques published by distinguished U.S. and international experts have documented the science showing that a World Health Organization (WHO) funded review on cell phone radiation cannot conclude cell phones are safe due to several critical errors, omissions, and conflicts of interests.

In short:

• Experts state that the WHO review failed to follow best practices for statistical analyses, and relied heavily on lower quality and less precise, industry-tied studies.
• The WHO review’s conclusion omitted findings of large scale animal experiments, which have demonstrated “clear evidence” of an association with cancer.
• The WHO’s conclusions are not in alignment with seven meta-analyses that have found significant evidence of an association between heavy, long-term cellphone use (greater than ten years) and tumor risk.
• Several authors of the WHO review have conflicts of interest, including a history of receiving industry funding for their research. .
• All four critiques emphasize the need for a public health approach that minimizes exposure to cell phone radiation, especially for children.

France: List of cell phones withdrawn or updated for deception and endangering users (Update 15 March 2025)

List of cell phones withdrawn or updated for deception and endangering users
By : Phonegate Team • 15 Mar 2025

A total of 58 models of cell phones identified as hazardous to users’ health have either been withdrawn from the French market, or had their Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) updated by software. The latest to date: Nokia 110, Ulefone Note 16 Pro and Oukitel WP28, DORO 1800 PLUS, DOOGEE N50, DOOGEE S100 PRO, OSCAL C80, SPC Discovery, Motorola MOTO G53, Nokia G22, HOTWAV Cyber 7, LOGICOM Flow, EMPORIA smart 4 Le DOOGEE S88, EMPORIA simplicity V27, Apple iPhone 12, Motorola Edge, Essentiel Clap 20+, Xiaomi Poco X3 and LOGICOM Le Swipe.

A recurring problem with Nokia cell phones

This is not the first time that Nokia has been singled out for exceeding SAR limits. Several of its models have already been identified for SAR values in excess of European standards. This recurrence highlights a total lack of rigor in the design and quality control processes for devices marketed by HMD Global OY, the company responsible for the Nokia brand.

Read our full Press release

Continue reading:
https://phonegatealert.org/en/list-of-mobile-phones-with-non-compliant-sars-removed-or-updated-in-france-2/

NOKIA 110 SAR Alert: HMD GLOBAL OY a multi-recidivist manufacturer

NOKIA 110 SAR Alert: HMD GLOBAL OY a multi-recidivist manufacturer
By : Phonegate Team • 15 Mar 2025

The Phonegate Alert association is once again denouncing the practices of HMD GLOBAL OY, whose Nokia 110 model (TA-1543) was nabbed on March 13, 2025 by the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) for exceeding regulatory Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. This concerns the localized SAR for “limbs”, initially reaching 4.23 W/kg, before being reduced to 2.87 W/kg thanks to a software update.

A recurring problem with Nokia cell phones

This is not the first time that Nokia has been singled out for exceeding SAR limits. Several of its models have already been identified for SAR values in excess of European standards. This recurrence highlights a total lack of rigor in the design and quality control processes for devices marketed by HMD Global OY, the company responsible for the Nokia brand.

United States: Why Did Government Shut Down Cellphone Radiation Studies? Email Trail Leads to More Questions Than Answers

Why Did Government Shut Down Cellphone Radiation Studies? Email Trail Leads to More Questions Than Answers
by Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D., childrenshealthdefense.org, March 14, 2025

The NIH produced only 14 pages of emails in response to a FOIA request from Children’s Health Defense for all communications between key officials and researchers regarding the National Toxicology Program’s discontinued wireless radiation follow-up studies. None explained why the government stopped the research.

Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series investigating why the U.S. government ended studies on the biological effects of wireless radiation. Part 1 covered the expert opinion of John Bucher, Ph.D. Part 2 covered results from Children’s Health Defense’s FOIA request to the National Institutes of Health for records related to the studies.

In January 2024, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) announced it had no plans to further study the effects of cellphone radiofrequency radiation (RFR) on human health — even though the program’s own $30 million study found “clear evidence” of cancer and DNA damage.

Glioblastoma in 15-39 year-olds: 230% increase in 20 years!

Glioblastoma in 15-39 year-olds: 230% increase in 20 years!
By : Phonegate Team • 9 Mar 2025

Phonegate Alert notes with the utmost attention the publication on March 3, 2025 of a study by Santé Publique France (SPF) on the incidence of cancers in adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 15 to 39. This report reveals a worrying increase in glioblastoma (serious brain cancer) in this age group, with a significant rise of +6.11% per year over the period studied (2000-2020). This represents an overall increase of around 233% over 20 years!

Glioblastoma: Red alert among young people

This increase is particularly alarming, as it contrasts with trends observed for other types of cancer. While the overall incidence of cancers in the AYA population has seen an increase followed by stabilization (or even a slight decrease), the continuing rise in glioblastomas stands out. With regard to central nervous system (CNS) tumours in general, the study also highlights the need to interpret the data with caution due to various potential biases, but the specific increase in glioblastomas remains a major cause for concern.

33 New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health (6 March 2025)

33 New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health

Electromagnetic Radiation Safety, 6  March 2025

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) monthly 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 to 3 of this collection go to: https://www.saferemr.com/2022/06/recent-research-on-wireless-radiation.html

Recent Research on Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields

Research of the Biomedical Effects of Electromagnetic Field in Russia over 130 Years: Main Stages of Advances in Scientific Knowledge

A Critical Analysis of the World Health Organization (WHO) Systematic Review 2024 on Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risks

A Critical Analysis of the World Health Organization (WHO) Systematic Review 2024 on Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risks 

Lennart Hardell and Mona Nilsson - published 19 Feb. 2025
Journal of Cancer Science and Clinical Therapeutics, DOI:10.26502/jcsct.5079261

Abstract 

Radiofrequency (RF) radiation was in 2011 classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the WHO. Currently the WHO undertakes a systematic review of human studies on the cancer risks. In a publication by Karipidis et al (2024), commissioned by the WHO, it was argued that based on all available studies there would be “moderate certanity evidence” that mobile phone use “likely does not increase the risk of glioma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, pituitary tumours, and salivary gland tumours in adults, or of paediatric brain tumours.” However, the authors have overlooked results showing increased risks for brain tumours in the most exposed groups, the most exposed part of the head, and longest latency time from first exposure to tumour diagnosis. The authors also claimed that there would be “moderate certainty evidence” that transmitters and mobile phone base stations do not increase the risk of pediatric leukaemia. These conclusions are based on selective inclusion of very few and low exposure studies. This WHO evaluation is contradicted by scientific results that show increased risks of cancer from exposure to RF-radiation from mobile and cordless phones, transmitters, and base stations. Other scientists have concluded, after reviewing the available evidence, that RF-radiation may increase the risk of cancer. This article analysis the Karipidis et al review and highlights several errors, omissions, and conflicts of interests that may explain the conclusions of no cancer risk. The flawed evaluation of scientific facts should lead to retraction of the article.

https://www.stralskyddsstiftelsen.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hardell-Nilsson-J-Cancer-Sci-Clin-Ther-2025.pdf

The Dutch ban on mobile phones at schools - praise and criticism of a controversial measure

The Dutch ban on mobile phones at schools - praise and criticism of a controversial measure

weltwoche.ch

A year after the introduction of the mobile phone ban in schools in the Netherlands, a shared picture appears. While teachers and parents report positive effects, key points of criticism and long-term radiation exposure due to limited smartphones usage. questions remain unclear. An often overlooked aspect of the discussion: the possible reduction of  radiation exposure due to limited smartphones usage.

Success: More attention, less bullying

Teachers report more attentive behavior of students and an improvement in social interaction when they don't use smartphones in school everyday life. According to the NZZ, cyberbullying has also decreased significantly, as conflicts no longer escalate digitally. Parents evaluate the ban in top-scoring surveys, and many teachers also appreciate the quieter atmosphere in school everyday life.

Interview with Arthur Firstenberg, Author of "The Invisible Rainbow"

The Invisible Rainbow with guest Arthur Firstenberg

The We Know Show, 31 July 2024

Welcome to episode 24 of The We Know Show where we delve into the fascinating and often controversial world of electromagnetic radiation and its impacts on our health and environment. Today, we have a very special guest, Arthur Firstenberg. Arthur is a scientist, journalist, and author renowned for his pioneering work on the health and environmental impacts of electromagnetic radiation. A graduate of Cornell University and the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Arthur's career path took a significant turn due to an X-ray overdose injury. For the past 38 years, he has dedicated himself to researching, consulting, and lecturing on the effects of electromagnetic radiation...

Arthur is also the author of the groundbreaking book "The Invisible Rainbow," which has sold over 100,000 copies. The book traces the history of electricity from the early 1700s to the present, making a compelling case that many of today's environmental problems and major diseases are linked to electrical pollution. His work challenges us to reconsider the invisible forces that pervade our our planet and its inhabitants and their implications for our future and compels us to question long-held beliefs about the safety of electricity and to advocate for greater awareness and policy changes.

Arthur Firstenberg passed away on 25 February 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cene2XMPb8w

‘A Gift to This Earth’: Remembering Arthur Firstenberg — Scientist, Writer, Advocate

‘A Gift to This Earth’: Remembering Arthur Firstenberg — Scientist, Writer, Advocate

by Children’s Health Defense Team, The Defender. Feb 28, 2025

Arthur Firstenberg, author of “The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life” and “The Earth and I,” died Tuesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born May 28, 1950.

Firstenberg described himself as a scientist, journalist, and practitioner of several healing arts. To those who knew him personally or through his books, he was a gifted writer-philosopher with the rare ability to convey science through the art of prose.

Firstenberg suffered from Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome (EMR Syndrome) and dedicated his life to raising awareness about environmental health and the need for scientific inquiry in this field.

A passionate advocate for understanding the hidden impacts of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs), Firstenberg was a pioneer whose work sparked global conversations on the health effects of modern technology.