RF Safe Calls for Accountability: Urges Voters to Address Health Crisis Linked to Radiofrequency Radiation
RF Safe, a leading organization dedicated to advocating for safer wireless technology, is raising urgent concerns about what it describes as a significant public health crisis resulting from prolonged regulatory inaction on radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure. The organization asserts that the current administration, under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, has failed to update safety guidelines and has halted funding for critical cancer research, thereby endangering the health of millions of Americans, especially children.
Key Concerns Highlighted by RF Safe:
- Failure to Update Outdated Safety Guidelines
- Ignoring Court Orders: In 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had not adequately reviewed the latest scientific evidence before deciding to maintain its 1996 RFR exposure limits. The court deemed the FCC’s decision “arbitrary and capricious” and ordered a re-evaluation based on current science.
- Lack of Administrative Action: RF Safe points out that, despite this court order, the Biden-Harris administration has not taken sufficient steps to compel the FCC to update its guidelines, which remain unchanged three years later. The organization believes this inaction fails to protect public health in light of new scientific findings.
- Halting Funding for the National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) Cancer Research
- Significant Findings Suppressed: The NTP conducted extensive studies that found “clear evidence” of carcinogenic activity due to RFR exposure. According to RF Safe, funding for this crucial research was halted under the Biden-Harris administration after these findings were published.
- Impact on Public Health Knowledge: The cessation of NTP research has, in RF Safe’s view, impeded further understanding of the long-term health impacts of RFR exposure, leaving the public uninformed about potential risks.
- Regulatory Capture and Industry Influence
- Conflict of Interest Concerns: RF Safe alleges that the administration has allowed undue influence from the telecommunications industry over regulatory agencies, hindering the implementation of stricter safety standards.
- Historical Context: The organization notes that previous administrations have also faced criticism for similar issues but emphasizes that the current administration has not taken action to rectify these concerns.
John Coates, founder of RF Safe, stated:
“We believe that the Biden-Harris administration’s lack of action on updating RFR safety guidelines and the halting of critical cancer research represent a severe oversight with potentially grave consequences for public health. Our children are particularly vulnerable, and the continued inaction puts future generations at risk.”
Call to Voters:
RF Safe is urging voters to consider these issues seriously in the upcoming election. The organization emphasizes that:
- Public Health Should Be a Priority: Voters should elect leaders who will prioritize updating safety guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence and who will restore funding for independent research into RFR exposure.
- Demand Accountability: The electorate has the power to hold officials accountable for regulatory inaction that may adversely affect health outcomes.
About RF Safe:
RF Safe is a consumer advocacy organization founded in 1998, dedicated to raising awareness about the potential health risks associated with radiofrequency radiation from wireless technologies. The organization provides educational resources and promotes the development and use of safer wireless technologies.
For more information, please contact:
John Coates
Phone: (727) 610-1188
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rfsafe.com
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