Underbelly of a Small Cell Wireless Facility in Santa Rosa, California. Viewed here are 3 Remote Radio Units that are housed beneath the actual “small cell” antenna. In addition, many “small” cells will have a refrigerator-sized power supply at the base of the pole.

TAKE ACTIONS, ACTIONS TAKEN, AND RESOURCES FOR FURTHER ACTIONS
(Updated Feb, 2018)

Untapped malaise about 5G and its attendant infrastructure is gathering momentum around the country. More and more communities are taking action to rein in the proliferation of 4G and 5G small cells set to add millions of new towers and antennas to our already radiation-saturated environment.

Turning a blind eye to public sentiment regarding health, environment, aesthetics, historic preservation etc. – and convinced that no one and nothing can stop them – the Telecom industry continues to foist 4G and 5G small cells on municipalities around the country. In response, communities are organizing to halt or slow this build-out, and to keep 4G and 5G small cells and antennas far from homes.

The Section 704 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act removed the public’s right to oppose cell towers on the grounds of environmental impacts from radiation. Since then, this has been interpreted by two Circuit Courts to include health effects to humans. Though it appears this would not affect other Circuits, industry and our elected officials have assumed it does preclude the possibility of opposing cell towers on the grounds of health. Whatever the truth is, the fact is that much creativity is needed to find “workarounds” to slow or stop the infiltration of these unwanted and unnecessary 4G and 5G small cells. But small cells and wireless lend themselves easily to many different avenues of opposition. These include, but are not limited to: preemption of local zoning rights, fees, aesthetics, historic preservation, tribal rights, energy consumption, fires and other safety issues, cyber security, cheap infrastructure being used in lieu of the necessary and more secure fiber to our homes, creating and perpetuating the digital divide, and the fact that we have already paid for an upgrade from copper lines to fiber that was never delivered.

Below you will find resources that may prove useful in opposing 4G and 5G infrastructure. Please check back periodically as this page will change to reflect the ever evolving push to deploy, and resistance to, 4G and 5G small cell towers.

GOVERNMENT ACTIONS AND THE LAY OF THE LAND

The Telecom industry has been hard at work both at the federal level, lobbying Congress and the FCC, and at the state level with 5G legislation currently in about 22 states to “speed the deployment of 5G cell towers.” As we have grown accustomed to, our government is happily complying, much to the chagrin of a growing number of people.

For the most up-to-date coverage of government actions, please visit, http://scientists4wiredtech.com/legislation/

For more about the most egregious bill we are currently facing and what you can do, please see, https://www.telecompowergrab.org/

For legislation at the federal and state levels, as well as actions at the FCC, please see https://whatis5g.info/government-actions/

BACK DROP – Setting the stage

Captured Agency: How The Federal Communications Commission Is Captured By The Industries It Presumably Regulates Norm Alster, Edmund J. Safra Center For Ethics, Harvard University
E-book documenting the history of how the FCC has been lured by the Telecommunications Industry and is “tangled in a web of corruption.”
https://ethics.harvard.edu/files/center-for-ethics/files/capturedagency_alster.pdfhttps://ethics.harvard.edu/files/center-for-ethics/files/capturedagency_alster.pdf

Has Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation
The disinformation campaign — and massive radiation increase — behind the 5G rollout
Mar. 29th, 2018 | Mark Hetsgaard and Mark Dowie | The Nation
A “must share” piece. This article details how for over 20 years the wireless industry has war-gamed the sicence in an effort to obfuscate the findings of independent research that show health impacts from wireless.
https://www.thenation.com/article/how-big-wireless-made-us-think-that-cell-phones-are-safe-a-special-investigation/

The inconvenient truth about cancer and mobile phones July 14th, 2018 | Mark Hertsgaard and Mark Dowie | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/14/mobile-phones-cancer-inconvenient-truths

Listen to some follow-up interviews with Mark Hertsgaard:
Democracy Now: https://www.democracynow.org/2018/4/5/how_the_wireless_industry_convinced_the
and, https://www.democracynow.org/2018/4/5/how_big_wireless_war_gamed_the
NPR (Hertsgaard with Devra Davis) http://www.stopsmartmetersbc.com/2018-05-22-a-great-interview-on-npr-public-radio-with-devra-davis-and-mark-hertsgaard-author-of-the-nation-article/
and, http://kalw.org/post/nation-investigates-how-big-wireless-made-us-think-cell-phones-are-safe#stream/0
Your Own Health and Fitness https://kpfa.org/program/your-own-health-and-fitness/
Writer’s Voice https://www.writersvoice.net/2018/04/mark-hertsgaard-philip-schultz/ (Interview starts about 32:00)
Rising Up With Sonali https://vimeo.com/262876549?1&ref=fb-share

Industry, Feds steamroll local governments to pave the way for 5G June 5th, 2018 | Brian Santo | EDN
https://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/5g-waves/4460717/Industry–Feds-streamroll-local-governments-to-pave-the-way-for-5G

INTERNATIONAL EMF SCIENTIST APPEAL
Scientists call for Protection from Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Field Exposure

“We are scientists engaged in the study of biological and health effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF). Based upon peer-reviewed, published research, we have serious concerns regarding the ubiquitous and increasing exposure to EMF generated by electric and wireless devices.”

https://www.emfscientist.org/index.php/emf-scientist-appeal

5G APPEAL

“We the undersigned, more than 180 scientists and doctors from 35 countries, recommend a moratorium
on the roll-out of the fifth generation, 5G, for telecommunication until potential hazards for human
health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists independent from industry.”

http://www.5gappeal.eu/scientists-and-doctors-warn-of-potential-serious-health-effects-of-5g/

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF DOCTORS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Appeal for a standstill on 5G “experimentations” based on the precautionary principle.

“We believe it should be unethical to ignore the available evidence waiting a possible ‘a posteriori’ demonstration of health damages in the presence of a present and potentially manageable risk for public health.

http://www.isde.org/5G_appeal.pdf

AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY – National Coalition of Organizations Seeking Responsible Broadband

Please consider adding your name or an organization you head, to the National Coalition of groups and individuals working to achieve safe and responsible broadband in the US.

https://www.americansforresponsibletech.org
Please also see,
https://www.telecompowergrab.org/

5G FACT SHEETS

Courtesy of Telecom Power Grab
https://www.telecompowergrab.org/factsheet.html

Courtesy of Environmental Health Trust:
https://ehtrust.org/small-cells-mini-cell-towers-health-letters-scientists-health-risk-5g/
(Scroll down at link to find the Fact Sheets)

Courtesy of Katie Singer, author of Our Web of Inconvenient Truths: The Internet, Energy Use, Toxic Waste & Climate Change (forth- coming Steiner Books, 2019) and An Electronic Silent Spring (Steiner Books, 2014)
Please note that this flyer focuses on the inadequacy of 5g to withstand severe weather events, that 5g is will consume huge amounts of energy, and is a major contributor to the Internet’s toxic footprint. (Consider using in conjunction with other fact sheets that cover health, environmental impacts, privacy and cybersecurity as well.)
http://www.electronicsilentspring.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/5G-Flyer-Daniela-Sklan.pdf

5G Card | Cover Art by Shelley Masters
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lTyL1-J9HjdYDaWizPgC21G3oQrww8Ay/view?fbclid=IwAR2MkDnYM1rJLmQ568vEz0q-NZw7uwKwURpCxQcQxMqgCBGv1u3JYjbBrpw

SMALL CELLS, MINI CELL TOWERS, WIRELESS FACILITIES AND HEALTH: LETTERS FROM SCIENTISTS ON THE HEALTH RISK OF 5G

List of letters from scientists, doctors and public health experts sent to government officials regarding the issue of streamlining small cells in neighborhoods. In these letters scientists share the research supporting their opinion that wireless exposure to the public should be minimized and the deployment of small cell antennas into neighborhoods should be halted.

https://ehtrust.org/small-cells-mini-cell-towers-health-letters-scientists-health-risk-5g/
https://whatis5g.info/infrastructure/2017/08/letters-opposing-sb-649-and-small-cells/

PLEDGE TO RESIDENTS FOR SAFE DEPLOYMENT OF CELL TOWERS

Montgomery County Coalition For the Control of Cell Towers (MC4T) invited all Montgomery County Council candidates to sign this pledge and be champions for stronger rules to protect neighborhoods from intrusive cell towers.

Excellent strategy to leverage candidates at the same time as raising public awareness about so-called “small” cells.
(Please note that MC4T does not mention health or environmental impact in their advocacy.)

https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Council-Candidate-Pledge-MediaRelease-MC4T.pdf

CELL TOWERS HEALTH EFFECTS
Joel Moskowitz Ph.D.
April 30th, 2018

“Federal regulations protect the public only from the thermal (i.e., heating) risk due to short-term exposure to high intensity, cell tower radiation. The Federal regulations ignore the hundreds of studies that find harmful bio-effects from long-term exposure to non-thermal levels of cell phone radiation.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 does not allow communities to stop the siting of cell towers for health reasons. Nevertheless, landlords may be liable for any harm caused by cell phone radiation emitted by towers situated on their property.

Localities need to organize and change the Federal law to protect public health and wildlife from exposure to microwave radiation emitted by mobile phone base stations.

Following are some resources regarding the health effects of exposure to cell tower radiation. I will occasionally update this page.”

https://www.saferemr.com/2015/04/cell-tower-health-effects.html

STUDIES AND REVIEWS OF INDEPENDENT SCIENCE ON 5G AND CELL TOWERS

Compendium of studies and reviews, on 5G and cell towers, as well as links to other collections of the same.

Plenty of solid science here to help the skeptic reconsider!

https://whatis5g.info/5g/2018/07/studies-and-reviews-on-5g-and-cell-towers-updated-version/

(With much appreciation to Environmental Health Trust, https://ehtrust.org, Electromagnetic Radiation Safety https://www.saferemr.com, Physicians For Safe Technology https://mdsafetech.org, and Understanding EMFs https://sites.google.com/site/understandingemfs/5g-IoT.)

GREAT TESTIMONY FROM SOME COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA

The following website has lots of great testimony from people in California fighting their community ordinances.

http://mystreetmychoice.com At the homepage, scroll down a bit and you will see many different cities in California listed. Each one has its own page with ordinance, testimony and so forth.

NAPA VALLEY SMALL CELL VIDEO PRESENTATION OF WHY WE SHOULD OPPOSE THESE TOWERS
Aug. 22nd, 2018

“Knock-it-out-of-the-park” presentation against “small cells” (aka WTF’s!!) delivered in Napa Valley by a veteran 5g opponent.

Included is why fiber to our homes would deliver high-speed broadband far more efficiently than using hugely energy inefficient, wireless signals sprayed through the air polluting every man, woman, child, animal, insect, and plant along the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=781&v=JVO1VXH4nQA

SUPERB LETTER FROM EMF SAFETY TO SEBASTOPOL PLANNING COMMISSION

May 29th, 2018

A few days after this letter was sent, Verizon withdrew their application for these cell towers in Sebastopol.
This letter is filled with great information and links on health, environment, and other issues surrounding deployment of so-called “small cells.”

http://emfsafetynetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Letter-to-Seb-Verizon-5G.pdf

VERIZON TELLS US: NO CELL ANTENNAS ARE NEEDED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS

May 2018

Verizon “busts the myth” that small cells need to be placed next to homes. The company explains these antennas work very well collocated on macro cells (the tall towers) a half mile away from homes. This video can be used to help communities craft local zoning ordinances that are better protective of the public.

https://youtu.be/FwAsr1pC13Q

LIABILITY

Letter from the Law Offices of Harry V. Lehmann PC on the shift of liability from Telecom to the State

https://ehtrust.org/law-letter-small-cell-bill-will-shift-liability-reasonably-result-bankruptcy-california-sb649/

Cell Phones Wireless Companies Warn Shareholders About Future Financial Risks From Electromagnetic Radiation

https://ehtrust.org/key-issues/cell-phoneswireless/telecom-insurance-companies-warn-liability-risk-go-key-issues/

Letter To Mayor Gonzales, City Councilors And City Attorney Kelley Brennan Concerning City’s Liability With Prow-Mounted Cellular Antennas Eric Sirotkin | October 10th, 2017

http://www.electronicsilentspring.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Eric-Sirotkin-Letter-to-SF.pdf

INFORMED CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SMALL CELL TOWERS IN YOUR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY

Ronald M. Powell Ph.D. | Nov. 2017

https://www.scribd.com/document/363738603/Informed-Consent-Agreement-on-Cell-Towers-in-Front-of-Homes-by-Dr-Ronald-Powell#from_embed

THREE GREAT WEBSITES WITH FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT STOPPING 5G DEPLOYMENT

Scientists For Wired Technology is an excellent website that closely tracks legislation. It also includes technical details about “small cell” infrastructure, and is replete with strong video testimony from Californians opposing “small cell” deployment in their community.
http://scientists4wiredtech.com

My Street My Choice is a website that contains great information and links to help residents fight the unconstitutional onslaught of 4G/5G so-called “Small Cell” cell phone towers being installed in residential zones. Though intended for communities in California, these same resources and strategies can be used in other states with some adaptation. 
The message is…with creativity and perseverance, we still may be able to stop these things.
http://mystreetmychoice.com

Zero5G.com is a sister website for three other websites either already in existence or soon to be created, to oppose the synergistic effects from the lack of government oversight in protecting the public from harms due to multiple sources of environmental pollution. Another in this series is Zero Geoengineering.
https://zero5g.com

A BIT OF COMIC RELIEF

A refreshing musical rendition recounting one of California’s shining moments – the moment when Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 649, California’s“small cell bill.

Enjoy “The Ballad of Jerry Brown” produced by members of the Piti Theatre Company.

https://vimeo.com/282061580/32c58e817a

IMPORTANT LETTER TO ZONING COMMITTEE ON THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT PUBLIC RIGHTS AND NOT HIDE BEHIND FEDERAL LAWS THAT CAN HARM US

Letter by Dr. Ronald N. Kostoff written to the Montgomery County Zoning Committee. Dr. Kostoff strongly admonishes the County to protect public rights even when these are in conflict with Federal law– in this case, with Section 704 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. The arguments presented in this letter are compelling and should be brought before every public official making decisions relating to the deployment of 4G/5G “small” cells.

https://whatis5g.info/5g/2018/02/important-letter-to-zoning-committee-on-responsibility-to-protect-public-rights

PROTECTING THE MARYLAND PUBLIC FROM HARM BY WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

Ronald M. Powell Ph.D.

Dr. Powell urges Maryland State Legislators to protect the health of the people of Maryland from the onslaught of wireless radiation.

https://whatis5g.info/5g/2018/01/protecting-maryland-public-harm-wireless-technology/

LETTER TO CONGRESS FROM HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND JUSTICE ADVOCATES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Letter urging the United States senators and representatives to oppose any and all bills related to 5g and wireless radiation expansion.

http://emfsafetynetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Letter-to-Congress-2017-1.pdf

CELL PHONE TOWERS LOWER PROPERTY VALUES:
Documentation And Research on Cellular Base Stations Near Homes
Environmental Health Trust

https://ehtrust.org/cell-phone-towers-lower-property-values-documentation-research/

Please also see, https://www.emfanalysis.com/property-values-declining-cell-towers/

2018 5G DEPLOYMENT PLANS FOR VERIZON, SPRINT, T-MOBILE, AND AT&T

Scientists For Wired Technology have a page on the 5g deployment plans for each of the major carriers – That is, which cities are being targeted first.

http://scientists4wiredtech.com/what-are-4g-5g/2018-5g-deployment-plans/

POLICY GUIDANCE REGARDING WIRELESS RADIATION Senator Patrick Colbeck and Dr. Angie Colbeck

Excerpt from Abstract:
“If not guided by sound policy regarding the health, personal privacy and national security
concerns pertaining to these infrastructure investments, billions more in investments will be needed to
rectify the issues that surface as a result of these concerns. This brief is an attempt to provide sound
policy guidance regarding wireless radiation that will not only enable us to take advantage of most
facets of the Internet of Things but also do so in a responsible manner.”
https://www.senatorpatrickcolbeck.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wireless-Radiation-Brief.pdf

SETTING A PRECEDENT:

Telkom can’t just build cellphone masts anywhere it wants, the high court says, in a victory for municipalities
Phillip De Wet | Business Insider South Africa

“Even though telecommunications regulation is exclusively the business of national government, the court said, zoning land is exclusively the domain of municipalities. And so Cape Town has “the constitutional power and right to regulate the zoning of land to determine whether it may be used for masts”.

https://www.businessinsider.co.za/telkom-loses-bid-to-override-municipal-planning-permission-for-base-stations-2018-5

MESSAGE FROM EMF SAFETY NETWORK ABOUT THE LETTER IN THE ENTRY DIRECTLY ABOVE

For full post please go to http://emfsafetynetwork.org and scroll down to where it says,
Take Action to Oppose 5g and Federal Wireless Expansion.

We need your help!
The letter below to Congress Members was signed by dozens of health, environment and justice advocates and organizations, asking that they oppose the many federal bills related to 5G and wireless radiation expansion. It is packed with peer-reviewed science references and solid reasons to oppose 5g.

Please contact your own US Senators and Representative to let them know you support the letter. This is really important because they place more value on hearing from their constituents.

This link is a simple and painless way to write your federal elected representatives.
https://democracy.io/#!/

For a SAMPLE EMAIL please go to the original post at http://emfsafetynetwork.org and scroll down.

Link to Letter to Congress from health, environment, and justice advocates and organizations urging the United States senators and representatives to oppose any and all bills related to 5g and wireless radiation expansion. http://emfsafetynetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Letter-to-Congress-2017-1.pdf

FLYER FOR OPPOSING STATE BILLS

Please feel free to use as is, copy sections, or adapt as needed. No attribution necessary.

https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Flyer-March-15th-.pdf

WIRELESS RADIATION AND HEALTH: THE CASE FOR THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE
Dariusz Leszczynski, Ph.D. DSC

Slide show presentation on health effects from wireless:

Conclusions:

Current science justifies the implementation of the Precautionary Principle for the 3G and 4G technologies Limiting unnecessary exposures is achievable with 3G and 4G technologies Limiting unnecessary exposures with 5G will be impossible Safety limits for radiation exposure will be of paramount importance in 5G because the avoidance of exposures will be impossible The need of research is very urgent because of the rapidly ongoing deployment of 5G technology and lack of knowledge about effects of the mm-waves Delay in the massive deployment of the 5G is advisable, to gather the appropriate science https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/2018/05/23/leszczynski-presentations-in-australia-may-2018/

WHAT 5G MEANS FOR INDUSTRY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE REST OF US

Handout for legislators or others explaining why 5G is a win/win for industry and a lose/lose for the rest of us.

https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mondays-handout-revised.pdf

FORMATTED EMAIL ON THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF WIRELESS

Email letter ready to be used to educate policy makers and others about the health impacts of wireless radiation, focusing particularly on cell towers and 5G (millimeter wave) frequencies. Two versions: PDF and WORD. Please feel free to adapt as needed to your circumstance.

https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/FORMATTED-EMAIL-ON-HEALTH-IMPACTS-OF-EMFs-1.pdf
https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/FORMATTED-EMAIL-ON-HEALTH-IMPACTS-OF-EMFs-1.docx

CELL TOWER AND SMALL CELL LAW: A REGULATORY AND TRANSACTIONAL PRIMER

BBKLaw | Oct. 11th, 2017

Discussion of legal parameters of what communities can do when faced with both the FCC’s ongoing expunging of regulations on small cell siting and potentially state legislation preempting local zoning rights. “This seminar discusses what localities should be doing now to protect their interests — at the local, regional, state and federal levels.” (Please note that this seminar was recorded before both SB 649 was vetoed and when the FCC’s efforts to “accelerate broadband deployment” were still in process.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=cs7V-tBNJ0Y

5G AND THE IOT: SCIENTIFIC OVERVIEW OF HUMAN HEALTH RISKS

Environmental Health Trust

“Published peer reviewed science already indicates that the current wireless technologies of 2G, 3G and 4G – in use today with our cell phones, computers and wearable tech – creates radiofrequency exposures which poses a serious health risk to humans, animals and the environment. Scientists are cautioning that before rolling out 5G, research on human health effects urgently needs to be done first to ensure the public and environment are protected.”

https://ehtrust.org/key-issues/cell-phoneswireless/5g-networks-iot-scientific-overview-human-health-risks/

CHAIN OF LETTERS, APPEALS, SCIENCE, AND POLICIES RE 5G SMALL CELLS

67 pages including a 21 page bibliography!

https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/5G-Small-Cell-Letters-Science-Policy-67-page-pdf-.pdf

5G WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY: IS 5G HARMFUL TO OUR HEALTH?

By Joel Moskowitz Ph.D.

“The popularity, widespread use and increasing dependency on wireless technologies has spawned a telecommunications industrial revolution with increasing public exposure to broader and higher frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum to transmit data through a variety of devices and infrastructure. On the horizon, a new generation of even shorter high frequency 5G wavelengths is being proposed to power the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT promises us convenient and easy lifestyles with a massive 5G interconnected telecommunications network, however, the expansion of broadband with shorter wavelength radiofrequency radiation highlights the concern that health and safety issues remain unknown. Controversy continues with regards to harm from current 2G, 3G and 4G wireless technologies. 5G technologies are far less studied for human or environmental effects.

It is argued that the addition of this added high frequency 5G radiation to an already complex mix of lower frequencies, will contribute to a negative public health outcome both from both physical and mental health perspectives.”

https://www.saferemr.com/2017/09/5g-wireless-technology-is-5g-harmful-to.html

RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION (RFR) AS A PROMOTER/ENABLER OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS

By Dr. Ronald N. Kostoff April 2018

Dr. Kostoff (Ph.D.) discusses the synergistic effects of radio frequency/microwave radiation in conjunction with other toxic environmental stresses. When discussing the health harms of cell towers in front of homes, it may be useful to remind people of the synergistic effects of wireless radiation coupled with other environmental toxins.

https://whatis5g.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BBB_DISRUPT_EMF.pdf

Here you can create the content that will be used within the module.

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION BY CECE DOUCETTE

What’s striking is not only Ms. Doucette’s clarity of thought and extremely well-sequenced presentation, but more, it’s her calm and respectful demeanor that invites receptivity to the information she is sharing.

Excellent video to help educate schools, town managers, boards of health, librarians, senators and state representative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TA_rB3qC4M&feature=youtu.b

BRUCE KUSHNICK: WE PAID FOR FIBER, THEY DELIVERED WIRELESS – GIVE US THE FIBER WE ARE OWED

http://scientists4wiredtech.com/?s=BRUCE+kushnick

https://muckrack.com/bruce-kushnick/articles

ZAZZLE ANTI-WIRELESS PRODUCTS

ZAZZLE Anti Wireless Shop!!  Great way to get the word out about wireless!

Bumper stickers, yard signs, and T shirts with some fantastic slogans about harms of wireless and 5G. Consider also purchasing some to pass along or sell to others.
https://www.zazzle.com/anti_wireless_shop

VERIZON CEO SAYS MMW FREQUENCIES TRAVEL FAR. DO WE REALLY NEED TO PUT THESE ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF HOMES?

We have all been told that millimeter wave frequencies travel only short distances and are easily blocked by foliage et al, and so we will need a massive deployment of small cells. Apparently now, according to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam, that is not true.

In this 2 minute video clip, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam explains that “small” cells can be collocated on macro cells (the tall towers) half a mile from homes. The signal will travel that far, no problem…even with foliage interference.

So when industry reps, echoed by your community officials, tell you they will need a small cell every 500 feet, please show them this video clip from Verizon’s CEO.
https://youtu.be/FwAsr1pC13Q 

SUCCESS IN PETALUMA

Petaluma enacted relatively reasonable small cell zoning regulations for the placement of Close Proximity Microwave Radiation Antennas – Wireless Telecom Facilities (CPMRA-WTF)
http://scientists4wiredtech.com/2018/07/petaluma-sets-cell-phone-tower-policy/

Petaluma sets cell phone tower policy July 27th, 2018 | Yousef Baig | Argus-Courier
http://www.petaluma360.com/news/8567587-181/petaluma-sets-cell-phone-tower

Petaluma California: Landmark Vote For 500 Setbacks For Small Cell Wireless Installations Near Homes
Https://Ehtrust.org/Petaluma-California-Landmark-Vote-For-500-Setbacks-For-Small-Cell-Wireless-Installations-Near-Homes/

Video highlights from the Petaluma hearing.regulating the placement, construction and modification of Close Proximity Microwave Radiation Antenna – Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (CPMRA-WTFs, aka “Small Cells”).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpHZD7ad1FE&feature=youtu.be

OUTDATED FCC “SAFETY” STANDARDS

Environmental Health Trust

May prove useful in educating your community and elected reps about the irrelevant FCC RF standards.

“Fact: There Are No Safety Standards

Currently there are no national or international “standards” for safe levels of the radiation emitted by wireless or microwave devices. Instead, the US government adopted “guidelines” developed by industry based on decades old research. Guidelines have a much lower certainty than a “standard” as proper long term safety testing was not done to ensure the public was protected from all possible harm.”

 https://ehtrust.org/policy/fcc-safety-standards/

HOST A SCREENING OF GENERATION ZAPPED

GENERATION ZAPPED investigates the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to Radio Frequencies (RF) from wireless technology; it’s effects on our health and well-being, as well as the health and development of our children. From its links to breast and brain cancer, to its associations with increased infertility and genetic mutations related to autism and ADHD, to newly developed illnesses, such as Electrical Hyper-Sensitivity (EHS).

http://generationzapped.com

5G WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY: MAJOR NEWSPAPER EDITORIALS OPPOSE “SMALL CELL” ANTENNA BILLS

Joel M. Moskowitz PhD, from Electromagnetic Safety, assembled a list of editorials that oppose forcing small cells on communities. 

http://www.saferemr.com/2017/07/major-newspaper-editorials-oppose-5g.html

SO-CALLED “SMALL CELL” CELL PHONE TOWERS IN SANTA ROSA (72-720, OR MORE)

Girl standing next to “small” wireless facility…before the “small” cell has even been added to pole.

Wireless Small Cell Facility may include a refrigerator-sized power supply box that houses equipment such as nickel cadmium or lithium ion batteries, computers, and noisy cooling fans. Further up the pole are boxes for a wireless smart meter, a radio base station, and 3 Remote Radio Units. One or more “small cell” antennas, measuring 3-6 cubic feet, will be mounted atop the pole and complete the eyesore (“small” cell not seen in image).

Note added on June 8th, 2018:  After much public opposition, Verizon has decided to make the refrigerator-sized battery back-up boxes optional,

http://scientists4wiredtech.com/santa-rosa/ 

WHAT THE TELECOM INDUSTRY DOESN’T TELL YOU…BUT DOES TELL ITS INVESTORS

Slide collection assembled by the Environmental Health Trust. Internal statements to stakeholders warning of the possibility of future litigation from health effects caused by their technology.  Companies include VERIZON, AT&T, Vodaphone, Crown Castle and many more.
https://ehtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Telecom-10-K-Liability-and-Insurance-Companies-Slides-EHT-6-2016.pdf

CELL TOWERS & ANTENNAS—HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE?

Feb.5th, 2017. Manhattan Neighbors for Safer Telecommunications.  Compilation of studies, reports, and reviews on health effects from cell towers.

“Explore what the science is telling us about electrosensitivity and cancer risks near antennas…and choose where you live carefully.  The brief snapshot of studies below will give you a starting point.”
http://manhattanneighbors.org/cell-towers-and-antennas-have-health-and-cancer-risks-how-close-is-too-close/

SMALL CELLS & A WIRELESS WORLD, THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE – By Oona McOuat

An Electronic Document Submitted to the Salt Spring Local Island Trust, Mar. 12, 2017. This is a wonderful presentation by Oona McOuat, on 5G and EMFs.  It was written to the city of Salt Spring, BC to assist them in making informed decisions around 5G build-out. It can be used as is, or modified as needed by other communities. Document can be found here.

For a quick, accessible introduction to small cells, wireless, and wildlife, please also check out Cellular Deception, a music video by Oona McQuat.

TWO PIECES BY OMAR MASRY FORMER SAN FRANCISCO CITY PLANNER/SENIOR ANALYST

SB 649 CHALLENGES | LEGISLATIVE PITFALLSApril 5th, 2017

This article provides excellent material when up against government officials who don’t like to hear about the health or environmental effects of wireless radiation. Click HERE.

10 KEY ISSUES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES & COUNTIES ON THE CHALLENGES OF SMALL CELLS & “NOT SO SMALL CELLS”  The Medium.

This article is replete with problems from “small cells” beyond health.  A must-read for municipalities grappling with ways to oppose 5g infrastructure. https://medium.com/@omarmasry/10-key-issues-for-california-cities-counties-on-the-challenges-of-small-cells-not-so-small-c9e966f257a

WALL OF SHAME – GALLERY OF PHOTOS OF 5G “SMALL CELLS”

Phote gallery of 4g/5g small cells. All these images can be used for public outreach. (Please note that if the photo has an attribution beneath it, include that as well.)

https://whatis5g.info/photo-gallery-of-small-cells/

HOW MANY PIZZA BOXES REPRESENT THE VOLUME OF ONE DAS ANTENNA?

Tired of industry lies about the small cells being no larger than a small pizza box, this blogger went to Domino”s Pizzaria and took measurements.The numbers do not lie. Turns out a “small cell” can be up to the volume of 30 large pizza boxes and 60 small ones! (Disclaimer: Other varieties of pizza may differ.)

https://whatis5g.info/infrastructure/wireless/2017/04/how-many-pizza-boxes-represent-the-volume-of-one-das-antenna/

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