‘Shelter in place’ raises concerns about radiation

With millions of Americans now working and learning at home, many of us are spending more and more time online. While the internet offers us many opportunities for communication, exploration and collaboration, in many homes it brings with it an unseen problem: exposure to radio-frequency microwave radiation. “Wireless radiation” is emitted from all wireless devices, including laptops, tablets, game consoles and smartphones.

An increasing number of doctors and public health experts are recognizing that our constant exposure to wireless radiation is impacting our health.

Scientists at Yale University have linked fetal exposure to wireless radiation with abnormal brain development in lab animals, and a recent $30 million-dollar study by the National Toxicology Program of the National Institutes of Health found “clear evidence” of increased cancer risk as well as DNA breaks associated with exposure to cell phone radiation. The evidence linking tumors and certain types of brain cancer with the use of cell phones is strong and growing.

Studies have consistently shown that young children are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of wireless radiation. On March 19 Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an expansion of broadband wireless technology to all schools, setting the foundation for a 5G roll out in schools across California.

The pandemic we are currently experiencing is especially frightening because we can see its impact every day on TV and in our own communities. The threat from longterm exposure to wireless radiation may not be as visible, but is also a threat to our health and safety.

Many of us in this community are concerned about the proliferation of new 5G-enabled wireless small cell antennas in our community and invite all those who share our concern to join us. Please visit 5Gfreemarin.org for more information on how to get involved.