HHS EMFTHE PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM
The people. The questions. The public record.An independent RF Safe project
Forum index › TopicsLatest posting day

TOPIC BOARD

Environmental effects

633 original comments · Newest first

Browse topics
Read full comments below. More load as you scroll.
Posted 2026-10-21#3784 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter asks for protection of children and other living things from wireless radiation.

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
PLEASE sprite us and our precious children from RF Radiation and wireless radiation exposure. These are detrimental to our health and to the health of all life on our planet.
Posted 2026-10-21#3776 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter argues RF exposure affects humans, animals and vegetation and asks government to compile an…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
Microwave radiation, 4G, 5G (also called Millimeter Wave/Directed Energy), RF radiation and EMF all create ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS that substantially generate health consequences on countless humans, mammals and other creatures in the vicinity of radiation, including plant life and trees. The range of these substantial environmental impacts have not been aggregated and published for public review. Life cannot reasonably be separated from the environment where it exists. Such a detailed study and publication is a government responsibility that must be fulfilled.
Posted 2026-10-21#3775 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter attributes itching to carrying a phone, raises concerns about chronic disease and effects o…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
I absolutely believe wireless radiation is affecting us all negatively, especially children. Most people only have mild symptoms that can easily be attributed to many other causes. Only a smail number of people have debilitating symptoms , but the long term effects on everyone is a major contributor to the explosion of chronic disease. Please do your own research and work to decrease our collective exposure. If nothing else please read “Invisible Rainbow. We are making ourselves and all life forms, plants and animals, less healthy! My concern about this issue started when I realized that carrying my cellphone in my pocket was causing an increasing chronic itching.
Posted 2026-10-21#3725 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter describes headaches, tinnitus and sleep problems at home, reports relief while camping away…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
Dear Secretary Kennedy and HHS, I would like to thank you for tackling all that you do. I understand this is not an easy job you have and it is much more difficult than most people realize. I do hope in the end that American people are not under the constraints of being poisoned by big Pharma, big Ag, Stratospheric injections plus now the electromagnetic fields in our environment , 5G and now coming 6G. We have the right as citizens of the United States have a say in what is going into our sovereign bodies. I am pharma injured, once by a vaccine 30 plus years ago, and also by a medication ( benzo) that was prescribed to me after the vax injury which destroyed my life. I am now “med” free but am left with much damage and one of my symptoms from that is severe sensitivity to foods, chemicals, and many times the environment. We did live in a more rural area on the outskirts of Sedona Az. in an unincorporated area. We built our home in a small community that has now grown. I felt I never had issues with the 3 g and 4 g lite that was here, only when things ramped up did I started noticing physical symptoms. Things I felt got worse when we installed solar panels on our home ( we do have the meters caged ) and fortunately for us they are on the far side of our garage far away from where we sleep. Our plants on that side of the house never seem to grow whereas everywhere else on our property there is normal growth. I started waking up each evening with head aches around 3 am, finding it hard to go back to sleep. Somedays I am foggy headed with head pressure, tinnitus, malaise and irritable. So my husband and I did an experiment to test if we were having issues with our home. We bought a trailer and went on road trips away from big cities, staying in campgrounds with little or no wifi around us and I sleep through the night, no headaches, tinnitus, insomnia ,lethargy etc. We are just fine. I was also reading some of these comments before I commented and I saw two, ( didn’t read that many so I find this interesting) that responded that they had what they thought was EDS. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome an wondered if it was correlated. I believe I have this as well. I had never had issues with this until the last 7 years or so. Was it the benzo, is it 5G? contributing to symptoms that mimic this? This year after our escape from home ( that was previously our sanctuary) we have new power lines up, mammoth power lines. there is a humming outside at night and no one knows where is is coming from, these lines are less than two blocks from us. Our sleep has become worse at home again, and the waking at night and feeling foggy headed again in the day, sometimes no energy. We did have an EMF specialist come to our home and tell us how to mitigate some issues, hard wiring, keeping cell phones on airplane mode, cleaning up two areas that had some dirty electricity. My Naturopathic doctor believes this could be the cause of some of my issues. Please take this seriously there are 100”s of studies out there already showing the damage done by 5G, EFS, smart meters. I do take my health seriously. I eat organic, pure real food, no packaged crap, I am active, exercise and am very mindful of my health yet I still have health problems. Thank you, Brandy Hofmann
Posted 2026-10-21#3715 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter reports unexplained neurological symptoms, identifies as a targeted individual while recogn…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
Re: RF/EMF Exposure, Human Health, Directed-Energy Technologies, Environmental Effects, and Institutional Accountability 1 History and Unanswered Questions Since 2012, I have experienced persistent, unexplained physical symptoms that have resulted in years of medical visits, diagnostic testing, and brain scans. My primary complaint has been a vibration- or frequency-like sensation throughout my body. For several years, these episodes occurred predominantly at night, sometimes with such regularity that I could practically set my watch by them. The sensations also followed me to different locations rather than appearing limited to one particular environment. During this period, I experienced difficulty walking straight, difficulty speaking correctly, and blurred vision. These symptoms resembled signs of a stroke, yet my evaluations did not identify a stroke or establish an explanation for what I was experiencing. I have continued to undergo medical monitoring and still experience frequency-like sensations and tinnitus in one ear. The tinnitus becomes louder when I experience the vibrations. I am asking HHS to recognize that persistent, unexplained symptoms deserve serious medical attention, objective investigation, and research. I respectfully request that HHS: 1. Encourage improved medical evaluation and documentation of persistent unexplained neurological and sensory symptoms, including appropriate investigation of potential medical and environmental contributing factors. 2. Identify research gaps in current diagnostic and environmental assessment methods that may limit the ability to investigate these symptoms without prematurely assuming or dismissing a cause. Children, Schools, and Wireless Technology Prioritize research on children's long-term RF exposure, including potential effects on neurological development, sleep, cognition, and other relevant health outcomes. . Their developing bodies and potentially long lifetime exposure make independent research on children's health an important priority. 3. Directed-Energy Technologies and Unexplained Symptoms I ask HHS to address the potential health implications of directed-energy technologies, including relevant radiofrequency and microwave exposures. Public discussion of unusual neurological symptoms among diplomatic personnel, often referred to as Havana syndrome, has raised questions about possible causes, including directed energy. These cases do not establish a single cause for all reported symptoms, but they underscore the importance of rigorous investigation when unusual health complaints arise. I identify as a targeted individual because of my personal experiences and concerns. I recognize that my symptoms alone cannot establish deliberate targeting or identify a particular technology. Nevertheless, I believe concerns involving possible technological exposure should be evaluated fairly, objectively, and through appropriate scientific methods. I respectfully request that HHS coordinate with relevant federal agencies and independent experts to: 1. Review evidence concerning the biological effects of relevant RF and microwave exposures, including high-intensity or pulsed exposures where appropriate. 2. Establish appropriate medical and scientific protocols for investigating suspected exposure-related injuries. 3. Improve documentation of unexplained neurological symptoms and potential environmental exposures. 4. Distinguish verified findings from hypotheses that remain unconfirmed. 5. Ensure that credible concerns receive appropriate investigation without presuming a cause in advance. The public deserves a credible process for investigating suspected harm, including the possibility of emerging or specialized technologies, without premature conclusions in either direction. 4. Environmental Health: Wildlife and Vegetation. Coordinate with appropriate environmental and scientific agencies to identify research gaps and evaluate real-world RF exposure biological, behavioral, reproductive, or developmental effects in wildlife and vegetation Corporate, Government, and Military Accountability Promote independent scientific review, transparent disclosure of relevant evidence and research limitations, and appropriate conflict-of-interest safeguards for studies used to assess the health and safety of RF/EMF and directed-energy technologies. 2. Support clear procedures for independent investigation, interagency coordination, and accountability when credible concerns arise regarding possible exposure-related injuries, including concerns involving corporate, government, military, or contractor activities, consistent with applicable privacy, security, and legal requirements. Public confidence depends on independent verification, transparent methods, and a credible process for addressing legitimate concerns. No institution should be exempt from appropriate scientific scrutiny, and no allegation should be treated as established without supporting evidence.
Posted 2026-10-21#3699 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter alleges institutional suppression of EMF health information, calls for accountability and w…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
We all know that Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure is not good human and animal health, nor is it good for the environment. Large corporations that are heavily invested in these industries do not care about the health implications of the expose to the world community as a whole. All they care about is profits, control and power. Its a widely known fact that there are many complications to the human body and our health and to the environment. The media, the government, the big tech and phone companies, investment bankers, big conglomerates eg Black Rock, military industrial complex and the medical and pharmaceutical industries are all complicit in the silence of any negative or truthful data or acknowledgment that these are harmful to human life and the world that we all live in. This needs to be truthfully addressed and the whistleblower protected, not killed off like they have been. The people and the companies behind all this need to be exposed and tried in a court of law for crimes against humanity. Also the industry needs to be held accountable for the loss of life, the medical issues and the destruction and effect on not only human life, but animal, plant life/ The destruction on our planet as a whole needs to be stopped too. you know who they are, so stop protecting them. Think of the future for your children, Grandchildren and for humanity's sake.
Posted 2026-10-21#3695 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter opposes school Wi-Fi, smart meters and towers, describes shielding work, and attributes dis…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
AMAZING that you are doing this! I have been fighting the EMF war for decades now. Grew up in the generation where we didn't have all of this DEATH TECH and in fact it was illegal to put it anywhere near a house or school. Then brought 3 kids into the world and have been protecting my Family to the teeth. One of the major reasons they do not attend public school is because of the WI-FI in the classrooms/hallways/etc. Not to mention the cell phones of teachers and students nowadays! It's absolutely frightening, this digital environment. I help mitigate EMF radiation for others' and their homes/businesses with testing devices as well as creating protective barriers SMALL GAUGE CHICKEN WIRE, blocking most microwaves. But we don't want to have to protect.. we want the assailant source OUT of our towns. Smart Meters are one of the worst! But none of this compares to NEXRAD. You can click here and see whomever is controlling these DEMONIC DEVICES are manipulating the WEATHER simultaneously: https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=continental-conus-comp_radar-24-1-100-1&checked=map&colorbar=undefined. Especially in Texas and the East Coast! Please, TURN THESE OFF. We went on a journey around the 4 Corner States and were evading FIRES the entire 5 months! Only then did I start to recognize the pattern. Wherever there were Microwave Towers (cell) and NEXRAD (specifically), the air was DRY and almost violent. Most importantly, the CLOUDS & STORM SYSTEMS could not FORM! There should have been RAIN this entire summer/fall. We were in Colorado Springs, tucked into Cheyenne Mountain and would watch the massive rain clouds come in from the range but then DISINTEGRATE before our eyes as soon as they REACHED CITY LIMITS. Why?? Because of the massage PUEBLO & DENVER NEXRADs. Once these 270? devices are turned off around the nation.. WATCH the RAIN come. REAL CLOUDS and REAL WEATHER will resume!! Thank you so much for your time and ALL that you do for our GREAT COUNTRY. You are ANGEL WARRIORS! Contact me if I can be of Service, as well. Cheers and God/dess Speed.
Posted 2026-10-21#3692 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter proposes 500-meter tower setbacks, fewer school routers and healthier lighting, and asks fo…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
There are many things that need to be addressed. Cell towers should have to be a minimum distance away from schools, hospitals, neighborhoods. I say that distance is 500 meters, but right now I believe there is no minimum distance. Wireless routers should be limited to as few as necessary in schools. There is too much incentivizing the proliferation of wireless tech in schools. Light is also an EMF and therefore should be considered in this too. There's an abundance of research on healthier artificial light sources. Unfortunately, healthy light spectrum doesn't line up with energy efficiency. The energy efficiency of LEDs has been oversold and the light spectrum of LEDs has negative health consequences. We should look into healthier light sources such as incandescent and halogen. The lighting should be full spectrum and have low or no level of flicker. Fluorescent lights should be banned altogether. There are studies that show that the spectrum of light produced by most fluorescents makes ADD worse. Well, that's the lighting in every school. And LED isn't much better. Lastly, the state of our electrical grid should be taken into consideration for a few different reasons. The amount of harmonic distortion or transient distortion, better known as "dirty electricity", is a huge and increasing problem on our grid and it is know to causes health issues, such as tinnitus, ringing in the ears. Almost everyone today suffers from some degree of tinnitus. Another problem is high magnetic fields, from things such as unbalanced loads and wire spacing, in our neighborhoods. Lastly, ground currents are a huge problem with out grid. Electricity comes to the home from the power station on the "hot" line and electricity is supposed to go back, in the form of current, on the "neutral". Most of our electricity doesn't go back on the neutral, instead it goes back on the earth in the form of ground currents. This is an established problem with animals on farms, most notably dairy farms. It is having an effect on people too. There are many experts in this area. Our electric is put up and in the ground and maintained by a bunch of sub-contracted "cowboys". They are paid to put it in the ground or in the air by the foot and their M.O. is to get it done as quick as possible. I know industry rules, but maybe practices can be changed that don't hinder progress too much. There are well established experts on all of these topics. If nothing gets done regarding any of these issues, it will only serve to further erode the trust of government in the eyes of the people. The people deserve a quick resolution to a lot of these issues and more.
Posted 2026-10-20#3645 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter reviews proposed non-thermal biological mechanisms and ecological effects, advocates revise…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
This comment synthesizes peer-reviewed evidence detailing the biological effects of non-ionizing radiofrequency (RF) and extremely low-frequency (ELF) EMFs on living tissues. Relying exclusively on thermal paradigms to assess exposure risks leaves critical gaps in public health frameworks. Existing Evidence: Cellular, Biochemical, and Neurological Mechanisms(Qs 12 & 18) Scientific literature demonstrates that EMFs interact with biological systems through non-thermal mechanisms: Neurological and Brain Function Impacts: EMF exposure alters brain electrical activity and neuron behavior. External magnetic fields can change brain EEG (Bell et al., 1992) and disrupt hippocampal rhythms critical for memory (Bawin et al., 1996). Weak fields also directly interfere with nerve growth factor-induced neurite outgrowth (Blackman et al., 1995). Voltage-Gated Ion Channels and Oxidative Stress: Man-made EMFs can cause forced oscillation of mobile ions, leading to voltage-gated ion channel dysfunction. This mechanism is linked to the induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress, which are primary pathways for adverse cellular impacts. Protein Synthesis and Cell Differentiation: EMFs demonstrably influence gene expression. Low-frequency fields alter polypeptide and fibroblast protein synthesis (Goodman & Henderson, 1988; McLeod et al., 1987), while power frequency fields promote cell differentiation and transforming growth factor-beta 1 expression (Aaron et al., 1999). DNA Synthesis and Ionic Currents: Time-varying magnetic fields directly affect DNA synthesis (Liboff et al., 1984). Endogenous ionic currents and DC electric fields are also highly responsive to external fields, playing a crucial role in multicellular tissue development (Nuccitelli, 1992). Environmental and Wildlife Impacts (Question 14) The deployment of wireless communication technologies has a documented ecological footprint: Flora and Fauna Sensitivity: Ambient levels of non-ionizing EMFs represent a continuous, biologically active environmental factor. Certain species exhibit high sensitivity to exogenous EMFs due to unique physiological traits, triggering complex endogenous reactions. Impact on Insects: Systematic reviews underscore the biological effects of EMFs on insects. The cumulative impact of multiple low-dose environmental toxins and EMFs on organism behavior suggests these exposures must be weighed heavily in ecotoxicology frameworks. Exposure Standards and Risk Assessment (Question 5) Current guidelines (e.g., ICNIRP) rely almost exclusively on thermal thresholds (tissue heating). Because modulated EMFs cause distinct non-thermal biological effects, acute continuous-wave limits are inadequate for long-term health protection. HHS must re-evaluate limits by integrating non-thermal biological data. Federal Research Priorities (Questions 16 & 17) Federal health agencies should prioritize longitudinal studies examining the long-term, cumulative effects of low-dose, non-thermal EMF exposures on cellular mechanisms, neurology, and environmental health. Establishing exposure standards that comprehensively account for pulse characteristics, duty cycles, and modulation is critical for science-informed public health decision-making. References: Aaron, R. K., et al. (1999). Power frequency fields promote cell differentiation coincident with an increase in transforming growth factor-b1 expression. Bioelectromagnetics, 20: 453-458. Bawin, S. M., et al. (1996). Extremely low frequency magnetic fields disrupt rhythmic slow activity in rat hippocampal slices. Bioelectromagnetics, 17: 388-395. Bell, G. B., Marino, A. A., & Chesson, A. L. (1992). Alterations in brain electrical activity caused by magnetic fields. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 83(6): 389-397. Blackman, C. F., et al. (1995). Frequency-dependent interference by magnetic fields of nerve growth factor-induced neurite outgrowth in PC-12 cells. Bioelectromagnetics, 16: 387-395. Goodman, R., & Henderson, A. S. (1988). Exposure of salivary gland cells to low-frequency electromagnetic fields alters polypeptide synthesis. PNAS, 85: 3928-3932. Levitt, B. B., Lai, H. C., & Manville, A. M. (2021). Effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on flora and fauna. Rev Environ Health. Liboff, A. R., et al. (1984). Time-varying magnetic fields: effect on DNA synthesis. Science, 223: 818-820. McLeod, K. J., Lee, R. C., & Ehrlich, H. P. (1987). Frequency dependence of electric field modulation of fibroblast protein synthesis. Science, 236: 1465-1469. Panagopoulos, D. J. (2023). Mechanism of Ion Forced-Oscillation and Voltage-Gated Ion Channel Dysfunction. Electromagnetic Fields of Wireless Communications. Thill, A., Cammaerts, M. C., & Balmori, A. (2023). Biological effects of electromagnetic fields on insects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rev Environ Health.

Attachments · 1

Original public attachments. Their contents are not included in category reviews.

Posted 2026-10-20#3605 · Permanent link ↗

A doctor attributes pain, fatigue, cognitive and sleep symptoms to RF exposure and asks for stronger stan…

ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
As a Doctor who has been injured from radiofrequency radiation, I have a sincere interest in new, updated regulations of HHS and the FCC to protect all living things from the known biological harm of RFR. Since 2018, living near a cell tower, sleeping close to a smart meter and having a wifi router from a neighbor within 10 feet of my sleeping space, I have had neurological harm. Since then, when I'm near a wifi router or another person's phone or smart watch, I get burning pain on my skin in the area closest to the pulse-modulated RF radiation. I also get severe fatigue, brain fog, a pressure headache, and the next days to weeks I feel "hungover" from the exposure. It makes normal functioning very difficult. When I sleep next to someone with a smart watch on or sleep in a house/hotel with wifi on, my sleep is very poor- I wake up many times and have trouble falling asleep. When I sleep at home with our wifi router turned off and phones off, I wake up much more rested and do not wake up in the middle of the night. I fear for my young daughter and unborn baby, since research shows their brains absorb much more radiofrequency radiation, and it is pervasive in classrooms, places of worship, as well as playgrounds. I am calling for more research on the biological harms from radiofrequency radiation, particularly pulse-modulated RF radiation. As more cell towers proliferate and new bands of frequency are being used, there needs to be a halt to all new infrastructure until solid research has been done to investigate the impacts on living beings- humans, flora and fauna. The current FCC guideline is based on an antiquated study from 30 years ago. Telecommunications have changed drastically over that time period, so that is now irrelevant. What studies have the FCC or HHS done to evaluate the RFR's effects on cellular health and oxidative stress, which manifest into countless disease states? What about neurobehavioral outcomes, like children learning in school near a wifi router, or productivity and concentration in the workplace? How are migrating animals and insects affected by the never-ending bombardment of frequencies running through their bodies? How does that impact ecosystems and ultimately human health? Europe has more stringent standards on pulse-modulated RF radiation to protect the health of its citizens and wildlife- why don't we mirror their regulations as a starting point and add on as more research has accumulated? The cost of inaction is far too high- if HHS fails to produce relevant research to protect the health of all living beings, what is the cost to all of humanity? The cost of healthcare is already astronomical in the US. Could limiting the number of towers, satellites, smart devices, band frequencies and the power produced by these structures decrease the amount of human suffering and cost of "mystery" chronic disease states? Before any new technology is developed, I urge HHS to study chronic radiofrequency radiation exposure at ambient levels in a cohort study as well as RCT studies to assess the cellular and physiological changes with acute exposure to pulse-modulated RF radiation. Please see the references attached as evidence to support my claims. The inaction of federal health agencies, including the HHS, in studying the biological and environmental effects of RFR and pulse-modulated RF radiation is extremely disappointing. As a Doctor and one who has been injured by RFR, I see the damage this has on my patients as well. I did not consent, nor do I consent today, to the continuous, involuntary exposure to biologically active RF radiation. Please allocate necessary funding to study RF radiation's effects on living beings. It is the ethical, responsible and humanitarian action to do that. Sincerely, Dr. Colton References: Belyaev I, Dean A, Eger H, Hubmann G, Jandrisovits R, Kern M, Kundi M, Moshammer H, Lercher P, Müller K, Oberfeld G, Ohnsorge P, Pelzmann P, Scheingraber C, Thill R. EUROPAEM EMF Guideline 2016 for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of EMF-related health problems and illnesses. Rev Environ Health. 2016 Sep 1;31(3):363-97. doi: 10.1515/reveh-2016-0011. PMID: 27454111. Kaszuba-Zwoińska J, Gremba J, Gałdzińska-Calik B, Wójcik-Piotrowicz K, Thor PJ. Electromagnetic field induced biological effects in humans. Przegl Lek. 2015;72(11):636-41. PMID: 27012122. International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (ICBE-EMF). Scientific evidence invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure limit determinations for radiofrequency radiation: implications for 5G. Environ Health. 2022 Oct 18;21(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s12940-022-00900-9. PMID: 36253855; PMCID: PMC9576312.

Attachments · 1

Original public attachments. Their contents are not included in category reviews.

10 comments displayed. More load as you scroll.

These are separate official submissions grouped by topic. A comment can appear in more than one board.