Clowns And Cell phones The Australian Newspaper June 24, 1997 Journalist: Stewart Fist Imagine for a moment that the Australian government decided to prohibit the consumption of sugar. It allows three chemical companies (one owned by the government) to offer a sugar-substitute called glyco-saccharine-metagunk (GSM). Imagine that a few years later, the government-owned chemical factory […]
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Government Hasnt Considered “Risks” of cell phone radiation
Newspaper Questions Whether Government Has Considered “Risks” Of Wireless Investor’s Business Daily May 29, 1997 Alster, Norm — Already, 300 communities have implemented moratoria on wireless antenna siting for reasons of health, aesthetics, and property values. But in planning to generate $23 billion for the budget through wireless spectrum auctions, the government seems to not […]
Mobile Funded Study Says Mobile Phones Not a Health Risk
Mobile Phones Not a Health Risk, Study Says Reuters Moller, Roland May 23, 1997 A study conducted by four Finnish institutes discovered that mobile phone use is not a health risk for humans, but that the devices do emit heat to the brain. The researchers studied the impact on mobile phone frequencies on the brains […]
The Effects Of Radiation Emitted By Your Mobile Phone
Cellular Perils There Is Still No Agreement On The Effects Of Radiation Emitted By Your Mobile Phone. Sydney Morning Herald Journalist: David Flynn May 6, 1997 Manufacturers and distributors of devices which claim to protect mobile phone users from harmful radiation were not surprised at last week’s news that a Telstra-funded study found cellular-like radiation […]
Cell Phones And Cancer
Cell Phones And Cancer The Australian Newspaper May 5, 1997 Journalist: Stewart Fist Last week, either deliberately or accidentally, the media was manipulated to largely ignore some very disturbing news about Australian research conducted over four years into cellular phones and their potential to cause tumors. The results were to be announced in Adelaide through […]
Cell Phone Health Effects DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857 May 5, 1997 The Honorable Edward J. Markey Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection Committee on Commerce House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-2107 Dear Mr. Markey: This is in response to your letter of April […]
Motorola May Take Legal Action Over Cell Phone Health Claims
Motorola May Take Legal Action Over Cell Phone Health Claims Australian Associated Press April 30, 1997 Journalist: John Kidman Motorola’s managing director, Ron Nissan, has sent a letter to the protection device maker Microshield asking it to retract certain statements made in its sales brochure. Microshield introduced a cellular phone carrying case in Australia last […]
Cell Phones Cancer Connection
Cell Phones Cancer Connection The Australian Newspaper April 29, 1997 Journalist: Stewart Fist A team of scientists funded by Telstra to investigate claimed links between cellular phones and cancer has turned up probably the most significant finding of an adverse health effects yet. When presented to ‘Science’ magazine for publication the study was rejected on […]
Food and Drug Administration Says Cell Phone Health Study Needs 5 Years
Food and Drug Administration Says Cell Phone Health Study Needs 5 Years Reuters (April 09, 1997) April 10, 1997 U.S. health officials say at least five years of research is needed to determine for sure whether wireless devices pose health risks. Speaking to an advisory panel, officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said […]
Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are being seen as a possible cancer risk.
Reprogramming: Calling Concerns Australian Consolidated Press Journalist: Selina Mitchell March 7, 1997 Australia’s per capita ownership of mobile phones is one of the highest in the world, but just what are the risks, if any? The jury is still out on this question, but there is growing scientific evidence to suggest that more research is […]
Parliament electromagnetic radiation and its possible health effects
Democrats In Parliament: 12 February, 1997 Australian Senate Hansard For 12 February, 1997 ADJOURNMENT Mobile Phones February 12, 1997 Senator ALLISON (Victoria)(7.26 p.m.)–I rise again to speak tonight on the subject of electromagnetic radiation and its possible health effects. I am prompted to raise this matter again because of a number of recent events of […]
How Dangerous Is Your Mobile Phone?
How Dangerous Is Your Mobile Phone? Translation of an article published in the Swedish newspaper ‘Aftonbladet’ February 8th, 1997. Journalist: Jan Helin Scientists raise the alarm: How dangerous is your mobile phone Five ways to reduce the risk How to protect your child The two-page article inside the paper reads: Do you dare call from […]
