Ever Feel Fried from Tech? 5 Things You Need to Know About EMF Exposure in Your Everyday Life
Ever crawl into bed feeling inexplicably drained after a night glued to your phone? Maybe you experience headaches or foggy thinking in your Wi-Fi-filled office. If so, you might be wondering about the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) radiating from all our favorite devices.
EMFs are a hot topic these days, and with good reason. As our world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, so too does our exposure to these invisible waves. But what exactly are EMFs, and how do they impact our health? In this blog post, we'll unveil the top 5 things you need to know about EMF exposure from cell phones.
1. The Current EMF Exposure Were Adopted by the FCC in 1996
Technology has come a long way in the past 28 years. In 1996 cellphones were analogue bricks without any Internet access. WIFI would not become mainstream for another decade, wired electronics were the norm and Bluetooth was a futuristic fantasy.
The FCC's safety limits for cell phone radiation might not be considering everything they should. Here's the breakdown:
- Different tissues absorb radiation differently: The FCC limits assume everyone absorbs radiation equally, but that's not true. Tissues like breasts, eyes, and testes soak up more radiation, potentially leading to a higher dose.
- Children are more vulnerable: Because kids have more water in their bodies, their tissues likely absorb radiation more easily than adults.
- Missing Details: The FCC's old guidelines (from the 1990s) don't account for these differences in tissue absorption between ages and body parts.
- Hotspots in the Brain: Recent research suggests phones might create tiny areas of concentrated radiation within the brain, which wasn't considered in the original safety limits.
The FCC's exposure limits for radiofrequency (RF) radiation are based on a scenario that doesn't quite match our current reality. Here's why it matters:
- Single Source Assumption: You're right, the FCC limits assume exposure from just one transmitter antenna.
- Modern Reality: Today, we're surrounded by multiple sources in homes, schools, and workplaces. Laptops, phones, printers, Wi-Fi routers, security systems, and cell towers all contribute to the overall RF environment.
- Potential Combined Effect: The concern is that the combined effect of these many sources might be different than exposure from a single source, even if each source stays below the individual limit.
Over 3500 medical experts from around the world came together to voice their concern over the biological effects of exposure to non-ionizing radiation in 2000.
The document was signed by medical groups representing over 3500 medical professionals around the world. It is important to note this document was written in 2000, before the invention of WIFI, Bluetooth, or 4G and 5G. Our exposure is in much closer proximity to our bodies now 24 years later.
2. Current FCC Limits are Based on a 220 LB Male
In 2000, a report by the UK Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones, known as the "Stewart report," raised concerns about the potential impact of cell phone radiation on children. Here are the key takeaways:
- Children Might Be More Susceptible: The report suggests children may be more vulnerable to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by cell phones compared to adults.
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Reasons for Vulnerability: This vulnerability could be due to several factors:
- Longer Lifetime Exposure: Children have a longer lifespan, meaning they'd be exposed to EMF for a greater period compared to adults using phones for the same duration.
- Developing Nervous System: Children's nervous systems are still under development, potentially making them more sensitive to EMF effects.
- Higher Head Absorption: Due to higher moisture and ionic content in their bodies, children's heads might absorb more radiofrequency (RF) energy from phones compared to adults.
Several studies suggest cell phone radiation might affect the brain, especially in teenagers:
- Memory and Exposure: A major study found teens who used their phones more over a year had decreased memory function. This confirms earlier findings.
- Brain Function and Low Levels: A large NIH study showed that even very low levels of cell phone radiation can alter brain activity.
- 4G Radiation and Brain Regions: Another study found 4G phone radiation impacted brain activity in areas near the phone and even in distant regions, including the left hemisphere.
“Protective public health policy is needed now. It is time for regulatory bodies to fully evaluate the research and develop science-based exposure limits that truly protect the public and the environment.”
Linda S. Birnbaum, PhD, Former Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program of
the National Institutes of Health
Prenatal Exposure and Brain Development:
Animal studies raise concerns about prenatal exposure. When pregnant animals were exposed to cell phone radiation, their offspring had more damage in brain regions crucial for thinking and impulse control.
“The cell tower exposure levels of the Federal Communications Commission are totally outdated and do not protect the health of the public, especially of children.
— David O. Carpenter, M.D. Director, Institute for Health and the
Environment University at Albany
3. RFR Exposure Negatively Impacts Trees, Bees, and Birds
The rapid rise of high-frequency, non-ionizing radiation from mobile phone base stations has sparked concern within the scientific community.
A 2016 study published in Science of the Total Environment titled "Radiofrequency radiation injures trees around mobile phone base stations" found significant damage to trees located near these masts. This raises questions about the potential environmental impact of widespread mobile phone network deployment, which has often proceeded without thorough consideration of these ecological risks.
“Given the human, animal, and experimental evidence, I assert that, to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty, the probability that RF exposure causes gliomas and neuromas is high.”
— Christopher Portier PhD former Director of the United States
National Center for Environmental Health at the CDC, former Director of the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Even though most scientists previously thought low-level radiation from cell phones and other devices couldn't harm DNA directly, a new study shows it might be a problem. This research, published in the National Library of Medicine, found damage to the genetic material (DNA) in plants and animals on land, in the air, and even in water.
This damage happened even when the radiation levels were very low, far below the safety limits set by health organizations.
The study mentions other research showing similar effects in especially sensitive species. Insects seem to be particularly at risk, which is concerning since their populations are already declining worldwide.
A 2021 review called "Electromagnetic radiation as an emerging driver factor for the decline of insects" found enough evidence that EMR can affect insects in several ways.
This includes problems with flying, finding food, remembering things, and even survival.
Making things even more concerning, a 2023 study looked at many different experiments on insects and EMR. They found that most studies showed harmful effects, even at levels considered safe for humans. This suggests insects might be more sensitive to EMR than we thought.
4. Mobile Phone Companies Cannot Get Insurance Coverage Against Long-Term RFR Exposure
U.S. mobile operators are unable to obtain insurance coverage for liabilities linked to long-term RFR exposure damages. Insurers assess wireless, cell tower, and 5G RFR non-ionizing electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation as a "high" risk, likening the concern to lead and asbestos.
Wireless companies themselves define wireless RFR and non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation as a type of "pollution".
5. Wireless Companies Warn Their Shareholders of the Possible Financial Affects of EMF Exposure, But Do Not Warn Their Customers
Wireless companies inform their shareholders about the risk of RFR, but they do not provide warnings to product users or individuals exposed to emissions from their infrastructure.
Verizon 10K Report:
"Our wireless business also faces personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits relating to alleged health effects of wireless phones or radio frequency transmitters. We may incur significant expenses in defending these lawsuits. In addition, we may be required to pay significant awards or settlements.”
AT&T 10-K Report:
"In the wireless area, we also face current and potential litigation relating to alleged adverse health effects on customers or employees who use such technologies including, for example, wireless devices. We may incur significant expenses defending such suits or government charges and may be required to pay amounts or otherwise change our operations in ways that could materially adversely affect our operations or financial results.”
T- MOBILE 10-K Report:
"Our business could be adversely affected by findings of product liability for health or safety risks from wireless devices and transmission equipment, as well as by changes to regulations or radio frequency emission standards."
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