OCTOBER 28, 2024
Landline update
CPUC IN EARLY PHASE OF RULEMAKING ON CARRIER OF LAST RESORT (COLR) REQUIREMENT
The status of the proceedings (Docket #R2406012) can be found at the link immediately below, where you can click on a menu bar to see action to date. Although no public comments have been filed yet, you are most welcome to do so by clicking on Public Comments.
ACTIVE
EMF Safety Network’s filing for party status was accepted by the CPUC. Proceedings are open to all stakeholders who file/are accepted for party status, including carriers, advocacy organizations like TURN, etc. A list of parties can be seen by clicking on Documents. You can read EMF Safety Network “comments” by scrolling to September 30. Party status entitles EMFSN to receive all relevant proceedings, documents, decisions, etc. so we will keep you informed.
Direct link to EMF Safety Network 5-page filing: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Efile/G000/M541/K492/541492942.PDF
USA TODAY ARTICLE EXPLORES DEMOGRAPHICS OF LANDLINE USERS: “Who Still Has a Landline Phone?”
“. . . pushback from California consumers proved that many Americans are still passionate about their old-fashioned landlines.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/10/10/who-still-has-landline-phone/75569063007/
PUML EXCHANGES
RECENT WASHINGTON POST REPORTER IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR HIS PARTICULARLY THOUGHTFUL ARTICLE ABOUT GREEN BANK, WEST VIRGINIA
“This town has no cell service, so the ‘electrosensitive’ have made it home”
“A few dozen people, in and around Green Bank, W.Va., have retreated from the signals of modern life, and found each other.”(Note: the link below may require a subscription or a one-time fee.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/10/18/green-bank-west-virginia-wv-electrosensitive-cell-service/
🚩In our view, this piece stands above previous features on Green Bank for its obvious respect for the residents, their needs and their cautious willingness to share their experiences with a reporter. Note that the author admits that the residents “think I’ll get it wrong”—as previous writers have done, at least in part.
Note: Comments are now closed for this article, but you may thank the reporter. National Call For Safe Technology (https://thenationalcall.org/) made the following observation: “It was a thoughtful article delving into the reasons why (the residents) moved there, although it did not go into the science. It would be great if he would do another article delving deeper into the subject.” To send a comment to the reporter: travis.andrews@washpost.com.
Health & science
EMINENT PROFESSOR PRESENTS 30 YEARS OF RESEARCH SHOWING SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT FROM RADIOFREQUENCY EXPOSURE
Dr. Henry Lai, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, Editor Emeritus of the journal, Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, and an emeritus member of the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF, has compiled summaries of the research on the biological effects of exposure to radio frequency (RFR) and extremely low frequency (ELF) and static electromagnetic fields (EMF). His set of abstracts which covers the period from 1990 to October 2024 constitutes a comprehensive collection of the peer-reviewed research.
From Dr. Joel Moskowitz: “Dr. Lai reports that the preponderance of the research has found that exposure to RFR or ELF EMF produces oxidative effects or free radicals, and damages DNA. Moreover the preponderance of RFR studies that examined genetic, neurological and reproductive effects has found significant effects. Among hundreds of studies of RFR, 71% to 89% reported significant effects. Among hundreds of studies of ELF and static fields, 75% to 90% reported significant effects.” https://bit.ly/LaiSaferEMR
DR.MERCOLA CONTINUES TO WRITE ABOUT EMF HARMS
As part of his ongoing education on cellular health, he includes a section here on EMFs. “Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and EMFs from devices like cellphones and Wi-Fi routers pose significant risks to mitochondrial function, necessitating practical steps to reduce exposure.” He points to telecom industry lies. “They promote the idea that non-ionizing radiation is safe because it doesn’t cause immediate thermal damage. This misleading narrative ignores the long-term, chronic effects of EMF exposure, which accumulate over time and contribute to a host of health problems, including cancer, neurological disorders and reduced cellular energy.”
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CHD POSTS INFORMATIVE OVERVIEW OF STUDIES GIVING EVIDENCE OF CELLPHONE–BRAIN CANCER LINK
New article includes a recent report from South Korea (posted here previously) “Peer-reviewed studies showing a link between brain cancer and cellphone radiation are piling up — contradicting a recent World Health Organization (WHO)-led study that claimed there’s no evidence of a link. South Korean researchers — who analyzed 24 studies and published their report on Oct. 10 in Environmental Health — found significantly higher risks for malignant brain tumors, meningioma and glioma on the side of the head where cellphones were held.” Childrens Health Defense: cellphone radiation & brain cancer
EMF EXPERT KEITH CUTTER EXPLAINS WHY WIFI IS UNIQUELY HARMFUL
Cutter can be counted on to present EMF technology and effects clearly and carefully. In his introduction to this attention-getting discussion, he says, “I’ve developed a profound appreciation for the uniquely destructive force known as WiFi.“
From his sobering conclusion: “The harm it causes may extend far beyond the expected effects of measured RF intensity. At its core, WiFi is more than just an RF emitter—it introduces a complex set of additional stressors that amplify its impact. The continuous beacon signal, pulsing at 10Hz, mimics the brainwave fr equencies that govern our natural rhythms, like alpha waves, raising concerns about how this constant exposure could disrupt the brain’s normal functioning. In addition, the pulse-modulated nature of the RF transmission carrying data compounds the potential harm through a multiplier effect. These modulated emissions do not just affect the brain; they can leave an imprint on the body’s tissues, creating lasting trauma stored in the structured water that composes much of the human body.” Cutter: Why Is WiFi so uniquely harmful
Technology
T-MOBILE GIVES UP SOME OF ITS 5G SPECTRUM BECAUSE “IT’S USE IS SO LIMITED”
Short article concisely explains why 5G hype was just that. “T-Mobile was one of the US carriers that never fully bought into the 5G mmWave hype and instead focused all of its early 5G efforts on using the mid-band 5G it acquired when it bought Sprint. As it turns out, that was the proper play for 5G, as mid-band 5G is both fast as hell, can reach large areas, and isn’t given a stiff-arm from a see-through window. The rest of the industry has since followed T-Mobile’s lead, most recently when everyone tried to buy as much C-Band spectrum (which is mid-band 5G) as they possibly could, while backing it up with all of the low-band 5G available. The spectrum that T-Mobile is giving up includes county-size areas around Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Atlanta, Miami, Brooklyn, Dallas, and Fort Worth. They’ll still keep some 5G mmWave areas active in those cities (mostly in downtown sections), but the areas are a fraction of the size.”
https://www.droid-life.com/2024/10/22/t-mobile-5g-mmwave-spectrum-release/?
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