Children, schools & development

I believe that it is time to seriously address the negative effects of 5G radiation on human health, especially that of children. I will cite two scientific studies, of many, that describe the deleterious effects of 5G radiation. Any reasonable conclusion would be that to continue to use this format for our basic internet communications would require adequate shielding from the radiation. Without that, we are risking our future - and not just of homo sapiens. Please look at the depth and breadth of studies of this subject. It will not just 'go away' because powerful interests say it's absolutely necessary. We know that is not true. Thank you for your consideration of my comments and the research papers I cited separately.

PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ET Docket No. 13-84 Submitted by: Direct Energy Weapons Agency, Inc. Date: October 20, 2026** 1. Introduction Direct Energy Weapons Agency, Inc. sincerely thanks the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for inviting public participation in its review of radiofrequency (RF) exposure standards, testing procedures, and potential health effects. Incorporated in 2021, our organization provides advocacy, education, and incident-documentation services for civilians reporting unexplained physical and neurological symptoms they believe may involve directed-energy, radiofrequency, electromagnetic, or acoustic energy exposure or assault. We support technological innovation while believing that public safety protections must advance alongside wireless technology. 2. Our Experience Our organization began receiving civilian incident reports because people repeatedly told us they could not find an agency willing to document their experiences. We could not stand by while Americans were suffering and feeling that their country did not care. Despite limited resources and no permanent physical investigation facility, we established procedures to receive complaints, conduct case reviews, and prepare incident reports. Approximately 1,000 civilians throughout the United States have submitted incident reports to our organization. Complainants describe unexplained pain, burning sensations, vibrations, pressure, sleep disturbances, unusual sounds, and other physical and neurological symptoms. Complainants stated in their reports that they have no mental health conditions and that their injuries are often misdiagnosed. Some believe remotely operated, wall-penetrating energy technologies are responsible for their experiences. Others report electronic intrusion, unwanted communications, and possible technology-assisted harassment. These reports do not independently establish RF exposure, identify particular devices, or confirm the cause of symptoms. However, they highlight concerns deserving appropriate scientific and medical evaluation. We have contacted federal security and investigative agencies requesting assistance with these reports but have not received a substantive response. 3. RF Exposure Standards and Testing We encourage the FCC to carefully review whether existing RF exposure limits and testing procedures adequately address today's wireless environment. This includes widespread mobile-device use, multiple sources of RF exposure, emerging wireless technologies, and potential health effects associated with long-term exposure. Special consideration should be given to children, who may experience many years of wireless technology use beginning at an early age. We encourage the FCC to examine reliable scientific research concerning possible non-cancer health effects and determine whether existing testing procedures adequately protect the public. We ask that conclusions be based on reproducible scientific evidence, with clear explanations of the strengths and limitations of available research. 4. Public Safety and Consumer Protection The advancement of wireless communications makes public safety, accountability, and consumer protection increasingly important. We encourage clear federal guidance on RF exposure standards, compliance requirements, and safe wireless-device operation. Our organization has also received reports from civilians who describe hearing external sounds, voices, or communications without being able to identify their direction or source. Directional speakers and Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) demonstrate that sound can be projected toward particular areas or listeners over distances. These reports do not establish that acoustic devices caused the experiences described. However, they raise concerns about the need for appropriate technical and medical evaluations. An unexplained auditory experience should not automatically be classified as either a mental health condition or evidence of technological harassment. We encourage appropriate federal agencies to examine safeguards against the intentional misuse of acoustic technologies to threaten, intimidate, or harm men, women, or children. 5. Recommendations We respectfully request that the FCC: 1. Review existing RF exposure limits and portable-device testing procedures using reliable scientific evidence. 2. Evaluate scientific findings concerning potential non-cancer health effects and long-term RF exposure, particularly involving children. 3. Consider whether current testing procedures adequately reflect widespread wireless-device use and technological advancements. 4. Strengthen public education concerning RF exposure standards, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection. 5. Coordinate with HHS and appropriate federal agencies regarding RF exposure research, public health concerns, and safety standards. 6. Provide clear procedures for reporting suspected violations of FCC regulations and referring matters outside the Commission's authority to appropriate agencies. 6. Closing Statement The United States is a world leader in wireless technology. We believe it should also lead in public safety, responsible regulation, and consumer protection. People are asking for answers. They deserve credible scientific information, appropriate medical attention, and meaningful consideration of their reported experiences. We encourage the federal government to examine whether existing criminal laws adequately address the intentional misuse of emerging technologies to harm, threaten, or harass individuals. DEW Agency welcomes opportunities to collaborate with appropriate federal agencies and provide civilian triage services, including receiving complaints, documenting incidents, identifying urgent needs, and referring individuals to qualified authorities. We respectfully request consideration of our organization's experience and willingness to assist with civilian reporting and referral efforts. Thank you for this opportunity to contribute to an important national public safety discussion. Respectfully submitted, Direct Energy Weapons Agency, Inc Ms. Mechael Wright-Hodges, Founder and Executive Director Website: www.DEWAgency.org Telephone: 781-561-8753 Email: info@dewagency.org

I am writing to ask you to allow freedom of choice regarding the wireless, RF, and EMF radiation that is known to be dangerous to human health. The NIH has shown that these can cause DNA damage, especially in children. Here in Massachusetts, the utility companies charge residents several hundred dollars a year if they opt out of having a Smart Meter (RF radiation) mounted on their homes. These fees are unrestricted and can increase at the whim of the utility companies. This is wrong. I should not have to pay to keep RF devices off my home. Thank you for your consideration.

I have 2 grandchildren in public schools and am very worried about health radiation exposure from the wireless technology used in our schools. The risks include cancer (which is the 2nd cause of death in children). The core issue is that wireless technology was implemented, without consideration of the impact on human health, based on the 1996 FCC Regulation. Since then, new scientific studies have proven links to health risks from wireless radiation. I learned first-hand about illness from wireless exposure when I became ill in my own home. Having spent my career as a university librarian, I educated myself about this. The science points to strong associations between wireless radiation and multiple illnesses. The [U.S.] National Toxicology Program reports that wireless radiation causes DNA damage which results in cancer. Dr. Anthony Miller, former senior advisor to the WHO states that it should be promoted from 2B to 1A, a human carcinogen. In fact, this radiation is absorbed deeper into the bodies of children than into adults. The danger is not only in years to come, but NOW. For example, at Fay School in Southboro, MA, children exposed to Wi-Fi became ill with nose-bleeds, headaches, and nausea. The following steps should be implemented for schools: 1. Require that all computers within schools be hard-wired and eliminate wireless transmission. [This has already been done in Europe]. 2. To immediately minimize WI-FI signals, instruct school personnel to keep wireless routers and devices off when not in use. 3. Since funding may be a challenge, negotiate with the industry that brought in this toxic technology to subsidize the hard-wiring of school computer systems. Our children’s health should take top priority over corporate profit. 4. In addition to the many hours of exposure inside school, there is radiation from outside. Please oppose the installation of 5G antennas within a half-mile of school buildings [as has been done in Europe]. 5G increases radiation exposures manyfold, and at a crucial time of their development, children will be even more bombarded. Given that 1 in 3 people will develop cancer in their lifetime, please take action to protect ALL our children, teachers, and staff! [See sources below] Links to Health Effects of Wireless Radiation "Generation Zapped" https://generationzapped.com/watch-the-film/ Trailer to “Generation Zapped”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj_30YDVkaI Understanding EMF's , including Impact on Children https://sites.google.com/site/understandingemfs/home Cell towers: https://sites.google.com/site/understandingemfs/cell-towers Childhood cancer rates by state: https://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/quick-profiles/index.php?statename=massachusetts Schools Banning Cell-Towers The Los Angeles Unified School District has adopted several Board resolutions that ban cell towers on or near schools: http://emrpolicy.org/news/headlines/29may09_lausd_press_release.pdf http://sunroomdesk.com/2009/12/10/lausd-calls-for-increased-setbacks-advance-notification-on-locations-near-schools/  See the Environmental Health Trust for information to provide schools: https://ehtrust.org/cell-tower-proposed-near-home-childs-school-need-scientific-resources-health-safety/ Jeromy Johnson, M.S. Engineering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0NEaPTu9oI&t=11s Sharon Goldberg, M.D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK0AliMe-KA Environmental Health Trust https://ehtrust.org/science/whoiarc-position-on-wireless-and-health/ Huntington NY Accoustimeter measuring radiation from "small cells" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcozqp5Op78 Children sickened from wi-fi at Fay School, Southboro, MA See https://www.boston25news.com/news/parents-say-schools-wifi-signal-making-son-sick-1/7363498 Major cities revolt against FCC’s proposed small cell deployment rules https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/major-u-s-cities-revolt-against-fcc-s-proposed-small-cell-deployment-rules "Burlington Union" report of Verizon's withdrawal of application for 7 "small cells" in Burlington, MA http://burlington.wickedlocal.com/news/20181026/verizon-withdraws-burlington-cell-tower-application Among children ages 0 to 14 years, it is estimated that, in 2018, 10,590 will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,180 will die of the disease (1). Among adolescents ages 15 to 19 years, about 5000 will be diagnosed with cancer and about 600 will die of the disease. https://www.cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers/child-adolescent-cancers-fact-sheet Presentation by Cece Doucette at Burlington, MA Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX3DS6cK53Q&t=110s BCAT summary of Burlington presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KyOzIyxRo8

To Whom it May Concern: Please think about the future of the children in your lives by looking at current research on how the existing RF exposures may be harming us all and our environment. Thank you.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Comment on Reopened Docket Regarding Wireless Radiation Safety Limits Dear Commissioners, As a deeply concerned citizen who values both technological innovation and the health of my family, I am writing to urge the FCC to completely overhaul its outdated radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure guidelines. The current standards, established decades ago, rely exclusively on preventing thermal (heating) harm. However, as an everyday user watching our children grow up surrounded by a 24/7 blanket of Wi-Fi, cell towers, and smart infrastructure, I know that our constant, real-world exposure looks nothing like the brief laboratory simulations used to set these guidelines. In my own home, I have taken steps to hardwire our internet connection to protect our sleep and focus, but we cannot escape the dense web of neighborhood cell towers outside our home and when visiting the towns and cities. The D.C. Circuit Court correctly ruled in 2021 that the FCC failed to address severe gaps in its safety logic. I urge you to look at the independent, peer-reviewed data disproving the assumption that non-thermal radiation is harmless: • Definitive Evidence of DNA Damage: The U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) comprehensive $25 million study proved that chronic exposure to cell phone radiation causes significant, measurable DNA damage—specifically in the frontal cortex and hippocampus—as well as clear evidence of rare malignant tumors. DNA damage occurs without any tissue heating, directly undermining the FCC's regulatory foundation. • Unique Vulnerabilities of Children: Our children's skulls are thinner, and their nervous systems are still dynamically developing. Millions of students sit directly under powerful industrial Wi-Fi routers all day. Compiled data from the BioInitiative Report establishes that low-intensity, non-thermal RF radiation alters gene expression and triggers neurological impacts at levels far below current FCC limits. • Environmental and Wildlife Disruption: Our ecosystem is suffering the collateral damage of unchecked wireless infrastructure. Multi-author analyses show that continuous RF radiation alters biological rhythms, disrupts the navigation patterns of crucial pollinators like bees, and inflicts oxidative stress on local flora and fauna. The FCC must stop deferring to industrial convenience and prioritize living biology. I ask that you adopt protective, biologically-based exposure standards that reflect the independent science of today. Sincerely, Marcia Keizer Yelm Washington

I am writing regarding the FCC’s response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ remand concerning its decades-old radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure guidelines. The Court directed the FCC to provide a reasoned explanation for its determination that its guidelines adequately protect humans against harmful effects of RF radiation unrelated to cancer. Specifically, the court required the FCC to address the impacts of RF radiation on children, the health implications of long-term exposure, the ubiquity of wireless devices and technological developments, impacts on the environment, and the adequacy of the FCC’s testing procedures for cell phones and other portable devices. The FCC should fully consider evidence and real-world experiences concerning the health and environmental impacts of wireless radiation, including non-cancer health effects, impacts on children, long-term and cumulative exposure, cancer, and impacts on wildlife and the environment. Here is just one study I believe the FCC should review when addressing the concerns about wireless radiation: Morgan, Kesari & Davis (2014): Why children absorb more microwave radiation than adults: The consequences – Reviewed evidence that children may absorb more wireless radiation than adults due to anatomical and physiological differences, raising questions about the adequacy of existing exposure standards. The FCC is not a health agency and does not have expertise in medicine, biology or public health. Yet, the agency continues to assert authority over RF exposure standards and is preparing to reach conclusions about whether its existing guidelines adequately protect the public. I urge the FCC to recognize the critical role of federal health agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and to rely on appropriate health and biological expertise when addressing the issues identified by the court. I urge the FCC to give meaningful consideration to the experiences and evidence before it and to fully address each of the issues identified by the court.

Re: ET Docket No. 13-84, Public Notice DA 26-997 I write as a concerned member of the public to urge the Commission to update its radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure limits, adopted in 1996 and based only on heating effects. The court’s remand. In Environmental Health Trust v. FCC, 9 F.4th 893 (D.C. Cir. 2021), the court found the Commission failed to explain its dismissal of evidence of non-cancer harms. That evidence has grown. The International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields concluded that current science invalidates the assumptions behind the FCC limits (ICBE-EMF, Environmental Health, 2022;21:92). Large animal studies. The U.S. National Toxicology Program found clear evidence of malignant heart schwannomas in male rats exposed to RF EMR, along with evidence of DNA damage (NTP TR-595, 2018). The Ramazzini Institute independently found the same tumor type at exposures modeled on cell towers (Falcioni et al., Environmental Research, 2018;165:496-503). The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies RF EMR as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B (Baan et al., Lancet Oncology, 2011). Sleep and well-being. Controlled studies show RF exposure alters sleep EEG and cerebral blood flow (Huber et al., Journal of Sleep Research, 2002;11:289-295). Sleep underlies immune, hormonal and mental health, so even modest disruption across a population matters. Children. Children absorb more RF energy in the brain and bone marrow than the adult model used to set the limits (Gandhi et al., Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 2012;31:34-51). Testing based on an adult male head does not protect them, and today’s children are exposed from birth, around the clock. Long-term, ubiquitous exposure. When the limits were set, exposure was brief and occasional. Today it is continuous: phones carried against the body, Wi-Fi, smart meters and dense 5G infrastructure. The limits have never been evaluated for decades of cumulative exposure from many sources at once. Environment. The Department of the Interior warned in 2014 that tower radiation may harm migratory birds. Research published in Nature found that weak human-made electromagnetic noise disrupts the magnetic compass of migratory songbirds (Engels et al., Nature, 2014;509:353-356). I respectfully ask the Commission to: (1) adopt limits that protect against non-thermal biological effects; (2) base device testing on children and on body-contact use; (3) evaluate long-term, cumulative exposure; and (4) give weight to independent health researchers and agencies, not only industry-involved standard-setting bodies. Thank you for considering these comments.

Buried copper wiring is safe, dependable and generally fireproof. The electricity comes from a distance, so the telephone line will work during a local fire. Cell phones emit electromagnetic radiation that makes some people sick. Cell phone towers emit even more radiation. I use a 4G flip phone carefully, but cannot switch to 5G, that would make me ill. I've tried using friends' phones. It's not fair that cell towers pollute the air all around them without homeowners having any control over where they are placed. I worry about our children in school, also.

I would like to see more robust testing of the short AND long term effects of EMF exposure on all humans (and not just the thermal effects), but especially long term exposure for everyone as well as to those vulnerable in the community like children and those with chronic illness. I'm concerned also about animal health such as cattle and the concerning court cases that have come out of parts of Europe regarding exposure to 5G. History shows us that technology should be considerate guilty until proven innocent when it comes to human health. Thank you!