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August 2013 EMF Newsletter
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Dear Friends:  

 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on updating their radio frequency radiation guidelines.  Comments are due September third.  The FCC has not asked for public review in fifteen years, so it's an important opportunity.  See below for more details on how to comment.

In California there's been no action in the Smart Meter opt-out proceeding at the CPUC since briefs were filed in January.  It is unknown why there's such a delay.  At this rate a decision on the fees could take another 6 months or likely more.

In Pacific Grove, AT&T cell tower plans threaten the Monarch Butterfly sanctuary. There's a petition to the local government that needs signatures by August 20. The appeal at the city council is set for August 21. You don't need to live in the area to sign the petition.

The nomination of wireless industry leader Thomas Wheeler, to head the FCC is also still in process. We started a petition to ask US senators to reject this nomination.  If you have not already done so, please sign and circulate this petition. https://www.change.org/petitions/reject-president-obama-s-nomination-of-thomas-wheeler-to-head-the-fcc

Take Back Your Power Film is slated to be released on September 5!

Warmly,

Sandi  

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the "safety guidelines" for public exposure to radio frequency radiation (wireless) from a myriad of common devices now in use in many homes and communities.  Industry routinely points to these guidelines as proof of safety, however they were only designed to protect from thermal harm, and only for thirty minutes of exposure.  

 

A majority of wireless devices, (cordless phones, cell phones, cell towers, wi-fi routers, baby monitors, smart meters and more) constantly emit RF radiation, 24/7.

 

The FCC says it's now taking another look at their guidelines, (See FCC proposal) Here's a website specifically created to help you understand the issues and help you to submit comments: RF RAD Comments
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Cell Tower Radiation threatens Monarch Butterflies   

 

 
On August 21, the city of Pacific Grove will hear an appeal on the placement of an AT&T 4G cell tower next to the Monarch Butterfly sanctuary.

Pacific Grove is an overwintering area for the monarch butterfly. Each year, these butterflies migrate thousands of miles from Canada to Pacific Grove and other special places in the Western Hemisphere. They arrive and stay through several reproductive cycles, and then continue their travels.

 

Pacific Grove has an ordinance specifically protecting monarch butterflies. It has a small area set aside for the butterflies as a sanctuary, but the butterflies roost and feed in trees in the surrounding area. Many travel books feature this sanctuary to attract visitors from all around the world.

AT&T wants to put a permanent set of cellular 4G antennas at Wilkie's Inn, (1038 Lighthouse Avenue) next to the butterfly sanctuary. This is one of the few monarch habitats the butterflies rely on.

 

Here's two studies that indicate insects are harmed by radiation.  Food collection and response to pheromones in an ant species exposed to electromagnetic radiation found exposure to radiation caused colony deterioration and affected social insects' behavior and physiology. Another study  Oxidative and genotoxic effects of 900 MHz electromagnetic fields in the earthworm Eisenia fetida  found radiation caused genotoxic effects and DNA damage in earthworms.

 

Please take action to help stop these antennas in Pacific Grove, California. Sign this petition by Tuesday, August 20.  Read more and sign the petition.   

 

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The business size card reads: "Cell and cordless phones, wi-fi, and utility smart meters emit wireless radiation.  Based on studies linking wireless to deadly brain tumors, the World Health Organization has classified wireless radiation as a 2B carcinogen, same as DDT and lead.

Wireless can also cause headaches, tinnitus, anxiety, insomnia, cognitive and heart problems, and more. Children are especially at risk."

 

The card then suggests reducing your exposures and learning more at the EMF Safety Network website.  

 

 

 

Zavier Cabarga designed the wireless kills logo. This card can be downloaded and printed out.  http://emfsafetynetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Wireless-kills.pdf� � � 

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