Professor Chamberlin, a discussion in the health concerns surrounding 5G and other wireless technologies.
Essex Residents' Association
5G
5th Generation Telecommunications
5th Generation Telecommunications
We all want fast, effective technology but like us, do you also want safety as a priority to protect the most vulnerable?
Learn More Legal Action Unlike previous generations of network 5G will entail a 'blanket' of electro smog, antennas every 10-15 homes.
3x more power than a 4G mast; But 4G is staying!
5G may require the mass felling of trees
Studies show 5G has a cumulative effect over time.
What is safe for one ...
..may not be safe for all?
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Unlike previous generations of network 5G will entail a 'blanket' of electro smog, antennas every 10-15 homes.
3x more power than a 4G mast; But 4G is staying!
5G may require the mass felling of trees
Studies show 5G has a cumulative effect over time.
What is safe for one ...
..may not be safe for all?
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Conflict of Interest
Our government and Councils have adopted the ICNIRP Worldwide Safety Standards.
Guidelines that have no long term safety data. The ICNIRP do not issue certificates. The UK is unique in allowing installing companies a "self-certificate" of compliance.
International Commission Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection guidelines here
Up to date perspective on 5G from scientists
Ian Jarvis testimony, covering health and biological effects, law and governance.
Please talk to friends, create awareness and DO contact us.
What We Are Asking For:
What We Are Asking For:
- All phone masts should be kept to a minimum and emissions should be regulated by competent Independent bodies.
- Phone masts should not be placed near homes, schools or areas of natural beauty.
- Internet connections in schools should be wired.
- Studies showing harm to wildlife from RFR should be given urgent attention.
Cell phone tower shut down at elementary school after eight kids are diagnosed with cancer
The affected students are all under the age of 10, each with different types of cancer: brain, kidney, liver and lymphoma.
Sprint, which owns the tower, has shut it down despite insisting the radio frequency levels are 100 times below the regulated limit.
The Planning Process
- Go to your local authorities website.
- In applications search for Antennas, Cabinets, Mono Poles to view applications.
- Write to your local ward councillor, they have the power to "call in to committee" any decision.
- This means we get to debate the application in the public, rather than a council agreeing it behind closed doors.
- Your Cllr will need a planning reason to "call in" an officers decision.
Planning
Objections
The mast will consume a large amount of electrical power (about 2 to 4 times more than a 3/4G one). Earlier ones did not have cabinets but these are being built with at least three and some with 8. This cannot be in line with your sustainability and environmental objectives nor any
climate emergency?
The consultation to put this mast up was NOT thorough enough. The Council should place at least one notice near the site where people will be walking and write to nearby residents.
The cabinets are an obstruction to the pavements (by the shops) and will make it difficult for people with prams and pushchairs and people using wheelchairs.
The council cannot disregard any concerns around safety and health. I and many neighbours have fears for the effect on our health and that of our children especially in the medium and long term.
The telecommunications mast and ancillary equipment cabinets are considered to present an unacceptable impact on the character of the scene in this Conservation Area.
The applicant has not proven that there is an "acute need" for any "improved service". I have a perfectly satisfactory broadband service currently and speed is no problem.
The cabinets will cause a potential obstruction for pedestrians with disabilities and visual impairments. As such, the proposed development is considered to be unacceptable on grounds of pedestrian safety.
This is an area of very high footfall with (eg as appropriate) local shops and supermarkets, a library. Many people will be exposed unknowingly to the EMF radiation.
In planning there is a phrase "incompatible and inappropriate/ unacceptable use of land" which can be used in Conservation area context
Hospitals: For a telecom structure near to a hospital or similar such as a Nursing Home the Council should take not of exclusions in the ICNIRP 2020 guideline. This would also be very important to a maternity ward because of the extra vulnerability of a foetus and a baby and the likely high use of EMF within the hospital itself. Ask if the hospital has been consulted and if the potential dangers have been fully explained. Ask for copies of that. ICNIRP states: “Medical procedures may utilize EMFs, and metallic implants may alter or perturb EMFs in the body, which in turn can affect the body both directly (via direct interaction between field and tissue) and indirectly (via an intermediate conducting object).” and continues that such issues are outside the scope of the guidelines.
Any school or nursery in the vicinity should have been consulted. Ask to see evidence; both the letters and replies. Have the potential dangers been explained sufficiently for the school authorities to respond intelligently?
The mast and cabinets would be overbearing and visually obtrusive additions that unnecessarily clutter the street scene.
, "Perceived harm" has proven to be a legitimate argument to prevent an application; actual harm does not have to be proven.
There is very little street furniture (lights etc) and this would have an enormous, aggressive and incongruous visual impact
If a school has wifi then the children will be exposed for (say) 5 hours on each school day. Over their school and college career that makes a lot of hours. Schoolchildren have been described as "sensitive receptors".
Many cabinets have warning notices from the telecom company about high voltage or high levels of radio frequencies (EMF). How can these be safe when they have warning notices?
What insurance cover is held for any damage or health harms that may occur as a result of the erection of this structure?
Improving air quality is a stated aim of the Council. These masts will irradiate the air and add positive ions both of which are scientifically considered a form of air pollution. There will be no place in the region that is free from major sources of RFR/EMF
, "Perceived harm" has proven to be a legitimate argument to prevent an application; actual harm does not have to be proven.
Many cabinets have warning notices from the telecom company about high voltage or high levels of radio frequencies (EMF). How can these be safe when they have warning notices?
The council cannot disregard any concerns around safety and health. I and many neighbours have fears for the effect on our health and that of our children especially in the medium and long term.
Improving air quality is a stated aim of the Council. These masts will irradiate the air and add positive ions both of which are scientifically considered a form of air pollution. There will be no place in the region that is free from major sources of RFR/EMF
In addition to power, the mast and cabinets create excess heat; the cooling fans can be heard as they make a loud noise. With the climate emergency this council regularly references in your own documents and policies, how can this make any sense? The slight rise in temperature around every structure will add to summer heat. The BBC warn of heatwaves without considering this extra 5G heat source. This council is adding to an already delicate mental position and increasing anxiety for many.
