Environmental effects

This is not good for the health of humans & animals!!! It should be well studied first before anything like this this is massively installed!

Dear Sir or Madame, It is imperative we, as humans, take care to put an immediate halt to the frenzied build-out of the current wireless and EMF related infrastructure. Updated information has not been provided to the public by the FCC since 1996. This is beyond absurd. People barely had dial-up internet at the time the last information was released by the FCC. It’s been 30 years and the technology has exponentially advanced and infiltrated our everyday lives, publicly and privately with little regard for the harm it presents to all life big and small. Please do what is right and not what the industry, that lines your pockets, tells you. Sincerely, A Very Concerned Parent.

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a Patient and healthcare professional. I’ve noticed how pervasive EMF has become, and how it interacts with my CIRS. Living in a moldy environment has made everything roughly ten times worse, contributing to the development of autoimmune conditions, years of being unable to work, and long stretches of being bed-bound. The symptoms include migraines, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, vision changes, and more besides the CIRS symptoms I already suffer with. I also experience these same symptoms in my car—something I hadn’t expected, especially since I was trying to be more environmentally conscious and avoid adding to pollution. The good news is that the symptoms ease once I get out of the car, spend time outdoors in nature, or use an EMF-blocking beanie and blanket. Those measures have brought real improvement. The ongoing challenge is that mold is nearly everywhere. EMF makes the mold more aggressive, causing it to release higher levels of mycotoxins that further harm my health. When I removed EMF-emitting devices or simply put my phone on airplane mode, I felt immediate relief from some of the symptoms. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. My family has been living an ultra healthy life for decades. We grow our own food & were enjoying ultimate health. Highly active, we have a rural property we loved working. The entire family made an activity out of growing & preserving our own healthy foods. We have lived near a tiny cell tower since around 1990. On a hill, it was below us. We had little effect noticed. The family was full of energy and activity. After upgrades started about 12 years ago or so, we began to notice headaches, stiffness, sleeplessness, and tension that would not go away. Our animals began to die suddenly with tumors. One by one we were losing our healthy pets. After struggling to walk, I began to try to increase my exercise time to keep fit. Not much was available on how to counteract the effects we were feeling, but nothing that always worked for symptoms were touching this. We found a form of remediation and suddenly I was able to walk again without a cane. I felt strong. The kids were having less headaches. My husband was not as stiff. Literally a month later the hell began. I am unsure of the exact year, but flatbeds showed up. They built the tower up to a hellish monstrosity. Now the tower was even with our doorway in our home up the hill about a half mile away. Due to the incline it was closer to our house. Within several months I completely lost the ability to walk without canes. Exercise makes it worse. Blinding headaches, vision impairment, severe excruciating pain, and inability to sleep or even rest without severe agitation began. It affected me most because I was home the most. Everyone else was waking up in a fetal position, having debilitating headaches/issues. Within 7 months our neighbor who never had neurological issues was dead of neurological issues. Every so many months as we tried to counteract to stay comfortable, upgrades continued. A woman next to the tower has to get spinal injections the pain is so severe. Her husband had cancer several times since staying home after lockdowns as have other neighbors. You can not imagine the excruciating torture from these towers. The health we worked so hard to maintain is in jeopardy from this nightmare. One note- lightning struck around the tower and it went off at one point for most of a night and morning. All of the symptoms completely stopped. I slept, no pain, the relaxing feeling I had enjoyed in my life was back. It was wonderful to feel normal again. As soon as the tower went back on, the pain shot through me so severely I screamed. Our remaining few pets have also been tortured by this. We lost many birds, butterflies, & bees as well. We have had to put out all of our savings to try to counteract this as much as possible, but nothing stops the overall effects from progression. Not only has this affected our family, but I lost two close friends with towers like this one near their homes directly due to towers (I won't go into how I know but it is definite) as their bodies began collapsing and they died when their bodies gave out. That hurt me too. Once they added smart meters in our area (which are data chains with wireless signals that go through property) a year ago, more pets & people we know within miles of our home are having complete neurological collapses. I am talking about blacking out & waking up unable to use arms or legs. Interestingly, it often happens to multiple people at the exact same moments. All of our respite areas within 100 mi are now as bad or worse than our home area due to excessive towers & wind farms (which are worse due to signals used penetrating rock & water as per Dr Lee Merritt). Area Mennonites are now starting to have problems & very few of them have more than occasional cell phone hidden in the barn or on shelf. We have worked hard to stay alive. What is happening to us is horrific. You have no idea what this torture is like. We are doing what we can but need this to be reformatted into SAFE ways of setting up the networks above not directly affecting us. Exercise makes it worse- imagine exercising during being tasered and that gives you an idea of what it is like. Someone - a close relative- with no health problems was thrown from her chair & temporary quadriplegic for a short period of time. I am hearing this from more and more people. If we did not have remediation in place, we would probably be dead. I have lost over 5 years of my life able to do very little. My husband is overwhelmed, and now is struggling to function. He has his own business and can not afford to not work. Day after day we pray for help because we want to live & walk & move again!!! I cry constantly because I envy people who can walk & I can't because of selfish tech. Thank you for listening.

Public Comment Regarding Electromagnetic Fields, Radiofrequency Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I write as a healthcare professional, a Doctor of Dental Surgery, and a patient who experienced a severe, debilitating illness that I attribute to wireless radiation exposure. In 2020, I developed extreme fatigue, significant hair loss that occurred in clumps, skin rashes, joint pain, profound difficulty sleeping, and severe upper respiratory and breathing problems. These symptoms were unlike anything I had previously experienced. The illness disrupted nearly every aspect of my life and became so disabling that I was forced to withdraw from the second doctoral program I was pursuing. Although I was not hospitalized, laboratory testing revealed a markedly elevated D-dimer level. My physician subsequently told me that the result warranted evaluation in an emergency department. I believe the seriousness of my condition was not adequately recognized at the time. I did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine. I have photographs and laboratory records documenting the symptoms and medical findings associated with this period. Recovery took nearly a year. During that time, I purchased a shielding-fabric enclosure for my bed to reduce exposure while sleeping and arranged for wired connections in my home to minimize reliance on wireless technology. I also substantially reduced my cell phone use and other sources of exposure. In my experience, these changes were an important part of my recovery and have helped me avoid another similarly debilitating episode. Even after recovering from the acute illness, I continued to experience sensations of heat and burning when using a cell phone for approximately another year. I still occasionally experience burning and buzzing sensations in my skin, particularly near large 5G installations. The consequences were profound: loss of health, interruption of my education, significant changes to my home and daily activities, and fear of recurrence. I believe my illness placed my life at risk. I have also encountered patients who report similar symptoms and experiences. Their accounts, and mine, deserve serious investigation, careful documentation, and a meaningful response. I strongly support HHS taking an active and accountable role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions affecting human health must be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health. The experiences of individuals and families who report being affected must be considered alongside the scientific evidence and treated as a meaningful source of information for further investigation. I urge HHS to rigorously evaluate these experiences and the available scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, and examine whether existing exposure standards adequately address present-day conditions. This review should specifically consider cumulative exposure, multiple simultaneous sources, prolonged exposure in homes and schools, and the experiences of individuals reporting heightened sensitivity. Children and other potentially vulnerable populations require particular attention. Potential effects on animals and the environment also warrant investigation. HHS should establish clear federal research priorities, support independent studies, and publicly communicate its findings and remaining uncertainties. In my view, continued expansion of wireless infrastructure should be paused where adequate safety evidence is lacking, pending a thorough, independent assessment. Individuals should not have to experience disabling illness before their concerns receive meaningful federal attention. I ask HHS to respond with the urgency, transparency, and diligence this issue demands. Please investigate these reports, address deficiencies in research and oversight, and take appropriate action to protect public health. Thank you for providing individuals, families, healthcare providers, researchers, and scientists an opportunity to be heard on this critical public health issue. Kristen Graham, DDS

We need to research these more (or be honest with current studies/research) about the impact of EMFs and RF on human/animal health, cognition, cancer rates, disease rates, and any other emotional and physical biomarkers/symptoms. We need to maximize safety and allow for safeguards so we are not harmed by these electromagnetic frequencies.

I am concerned about the proliferation of 5g cell towers and their effect on our population and environment. Some organizations such as the WHO and Health Canada have suggested that their studies show limited impact to people and animals (minor effect on skin and eyes) but other studies cite those studies were not complete (science direct.org /toxology report.) They state that 5g indeed affects skin and eyes but also daily exposure will impact people’s entire system. Also stated that children are particularly vulnerable to 5g radiation. I am particularly concerned for my grandchildren and their health as well as our population, wildlife and our environment.

When I purchased my first mobile telephone, I set it together, switched it on and held it to my ear. Suddenly I recieved an short sharp electric shock in my nose. Wondering I looked for warnings on the packaging. NONE. Later when I began using this very useful apparatus; also held to my head/ear I experienced a certain typ of headache after some minutes of conversation. Aagin no warning on the packet that this could arise. This headache still arises today, 25 yrs later, even if I use handsfree earphones and cable and the telephone at arms length from me. The headache is stronger when the telephone is used in a car. The same type of headache arises for me with Wifi apparatus radiating in indoor rooms. I am an self employed business person and find the phone very useful, but very problematic. No warning comes from manufacturers or radiation authorities here in Sweden. Now I have to avoid towns where 4G + 5G masts are closer and causing stronger emf radiation. I have to carry a emf test meter so as not to be forced to experience the uncomfortable and inhibiting headache which impairs my whole feeling of wellbeing. At home, I cannot sleep in my above-ground bedroom as the radiation level entering into my property from the nearby telecom mast has increased enormously over the years giving me sleep problems. I have to sleep in the cellar. I discovered that there are many others with the same or similar problem with mobile telephone systems and RF/EMF. I find this particularly disturbing that the mobile industry is not subjected the precautionary principle and to providing tests and studies and that clear information is provided to customers. That is not just and honourable business practice neither honourable politics. This undermines my trust in politics and stock exchange companies. That politicians do not represent the peoples health before the profits of the telecom industri investors and make sure safety is first and that new emf technology business must prove the system harmless, especially to children and insects. I have had to inform myself about the state of the research into EMF effects on living organisms, I found that is is massive but always excluded from the mainstream press and authorities are not published or restrictive towards industry. All this amounts to an undermined quality of life. One is ostracised by others who do not experience problems with emf radiation and have never heard that there is a risk. This is not conjusive to an open and healthy society, even within my family. I really wonder if RF/EMF affects younger peoples cognitive abilities and problem solving intelligence? This over and above the effect that due to the lack of practical experiences in growing children when caught for hours infront of telephones and computers whether radiating or not than gaining life experience.

In response to the Request for Information announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on September 17, 2026, the Advocacy Team at Children’s Health Defense (CHD) is submitting this comment to address growing concerns that the rapid expansion of wireless infrastructure and technology is outpacing our understanding of the harms it may pose to health and the environment. The FCC regulates communications and technology, but HHS and its agencies have the public health and scientific expertise needed to evaluate the health effects of wireless radiation exposure. The FCC’s current radiofrequency (RF) guidelines were established three decades ago in 1996— with no updates since. Wireless technology and the densification of wireless infrastructure has increased dramatically since the standards were first established. Yet the FCC has not provided the public with an adequate justification that its RF radiation guidelines are protective of public health in today’s highly dense exposure environments. CHD has heard directly from and worked with several people that have experienced significant health issues they associate with wireless radiation exposure. In Pittsfield, Massachusetts, lawyers working on behalf of CHD represented residents who reported serious health effects directly following the installation and activation of a cell tower in their neighborhood. Many of these individuals were forced to leave their homes as a result, often without meaningful notice or opportunity for community input. It is of utmost importance that these experiences are not dismissed as they warrant serious and independent scientific investigation. We have also heard from numerous parents concerned about the growing presence of wireless devices and screen-based technology in schools. Screen use and wireless connectivity have become a normal part of the school day, exposing vulnerable children to this invisible toxin. This is the first generation of children who will experience cradle to grave exposure. We must not wait for another generation of children to grow up before determining whether existing protections adequately address long-term, cumulative, and developmental exposure. CHD also works with practitioners who report treating patients experiencing symptoms of Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome (EMR-S). Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, brain fog, heart palpitations, insomnia, tinnitus and more serious diseases like cancer, neurological issues, and infertility. These individual experiences may be a warning of the widespread public health crisis that may result from the continued, uncontrolled deployment of wireless infrastructure and technology must not be dismissed or excluded from consideration. Furthermore, their experiences give us important insights into potential areas of scientific investigation.. Federal preemption presents an additional concern because it prevents communities from considering the health and environmental effects of wireless radiation exposure . Communities deserve transparency and a meaningful opportunity to raise legitimate concerns about infrastructure that may affect their neighborhoods and create unavoidable long-term exposure to wireless radiation. CHD urges HHS to support independent, transparent scientific investigation on the health effects of RF radiation exposure, including impacts on children, pregnancy and fertility, long-term consequences, cumulative exposure, and environmental impacts. Research should be independently funded and free from industry influence. We cannot assume that the FCC’s RF radiation guidelines established in 1996 adequately protect public health, simply because they remain in place. Wireless technology itself, the densification of wireless infrastructure, and the nature and duration of exposure have all changed dramatically since the guidelines were adopted 30 years ago. Our scientific understanding must keep pace. Our children should not be the guinea pigs for this nationwide experiment. We urge HHS to investigate the evidence, identify the research gaps, and fund the independent science necessary to determine whether existing protections are still relevant and adequately protect public health. Sincerely, Stephanie Locricchio Senior Advocacy Manager Children’s Health Defense Michael Kane Director of Advocacy Children’s Health Defense

I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence.