Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes? Nov 18, 2009
As many as 9 million people in the United States - 3 percent of the population - may have severe reactions to electromagnetic fields (EMF), an invisible force that some scientists claim will greatly shorten life spans ... As much as a third of the total population - 100 million people - may suffer from "electrical hypersensitivity," enduring moderate to severe health consequences from EMF exposures ... With the Obama administration sinking billions into "smart grids," the EMF levels will only... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Who pays for MSTI? Oct 16, 2009
ski_fan wrote on Oct 15, 2009 3:48 PM:" ddltd, I believe "smartgirl" was talking about EMF and the myths associated with it--not knapweed, strobe lights, etc. The truth is, highways have much more "emissions" and noise associated with them and don't meet nearly this much resistance. Of course, you're a die hard NIMBY fan, and no one will ever change your mind--even if it's backed up with hard evidence. " ... smartgirl wrote on Oct 15, 2009 2:30 PM:" Read this regarding powerlines and... (Montana Standard, MT)
Feng Shui and pregnancy Oct 4, 2009
Relocating computers and television sets that emit high EMF and radiation ensures proper flow of air into the room and makes it bright. Apart from this, proper positioning of furniture in the house will also work to boost prenatal health during pregnancy. (India Times, India)
Problem tower antennas may be moved higher Oct 1, 2009
Mike Novak, EMF s president and chief executive, said engineers would raise the transmitter equipment as soon as they received permission ... The project should decrease the amount of blanket interference and lower radiofrequency levels, which already are within guidelines, EMF officials said ... I am glad that the hard work and persistence of local residents and community leaders has led to action by EMF, Arcuri said in a statement. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Is Cell-Phone Safety Assured? Or Merely Ignored? Sep 22, 2009
Another advocacy outfit, International EMF Collaborative, released a paper on Aug. 25 entitled "." After assessing the results and methodology of industry-funded and independent studies, it concluded that "studies, independent of industry, consistently show there is a 'significant' risk of brain tumors from cellphone use.". Page. (BusinessWeek)
Community Notes Aug 2, 2009
Their stay here is sponsored and supervised by EMF, a non-profit, educational exchange organization. Because of limited school space, interested host families are encouraged to contact EMF as soon as possible ... For information on EMF students, call Marie-Claude Dijoud at 1-800-467-8363 or visit. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
polls show Democrats base receding in Virginia Jul 31, 2009
Obama electorate recedes in Virginia poll - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com. much like yourself,the comments you post seem able to draw flies. (Harper's Magazine)
Mixed feelings on power line Jul 5, 2009
This emits a much higher EMF than smaller lines that do carry electricity to houses in the area. These lines will not be carrying electricity for Montana. (Montana Standard, MT)
Power line update before Butte council Jun 24, 2009
"At the end of the day the health departments of many states have looked at this and none of them have set a health-based EMF standard," he said. In other business, a public hearing is scheduled during this week's council meeting on a proposal by Jacqueline Todd to close and vacate a portion of California Street. (Montana Standard, MT)
Resident fears over electricity upgrade May 19, 2009
Residents in Ryde have accused EnergyAustralia of secretly buying a disused hardware shop and convenience store in a residential area to build a substation they say will produce electric and magnetic fields (EMF) close to or above limits linked to a heightened risk of leukaemia in children (see separate story). And in Kogarah, EnergyAustralia was forced to abandon plans to build a 10-metre high substation across from South Carlton Public School after residents waged a year-long campaign to have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
EvolutionHealth Will Introduce a New Line of Infrared Saunas in the Fall of 2009; Major Clearance Event for Their Existing Sauna Line Apr 28, 2009
Provides Electro-magnetic Field (EMF) shielding. offers health products that are based on Blue's research and Experience over the last 24+ years. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Radiation a cause for concern Apr 20, 2009
In the Klang Valley, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) handles complaints like this and would usually conduct radiation checks using the Environmental Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Measurement System Rohde and Schwarz from Germany. The system measures common radio services, Bluetooth, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and television broadcast signals to find out the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Guest opinion: EIS process is working Apr 9, 2009
We, as do many other utilities, support further research in this field, and, to date, the scientific evidence has never proven health risks associated with EMFs emitted by high-voltage power lines. Much of the current research is looking at effects of EMFs in daily life since all electrical appliances emit EMFs, often in much greater concentration than what you'll find at the edge of a utility right of way ... Montana is one of the few states that have regulations requiring utilities to meet... (Montana Standard, MT)
Lines of communication vital Mar 29, 2009
The state's Major Facilities Siting Act requires use of public lands to be evaluated and stipulates that they be selected "whenever their use is as economically practicable as the use of private lands." Ring also said the EMF issue will be studied under the EIS, and he told The Standard that the option of burying the line in places will be looked at as well, but that can cost four to 10 times as much, doesn't eliminate magnetic field concerns and would require cooling structures at each end of... (Montana Standard, MT)
