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Posted 2026-10-28#6572 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter asks that smart-meter opt-out fees be eliminated for seniors on fixed incomes, objects to a…

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Smart Meters: The Federal Tariff must be struck down and eliminated: The $75 "Setup" And $34 Monthly Hit. Eliminate seniors on a fixed income, of this "opt-out" penalty immediately. The Infrastructure Modernization Fee (IMF). Millions of seniors are reporting a fixed “stealth tax" ranging from $15 to $45 per month. As noted by Electric Choice, the lack of dynamic pricing is estimated to cost the energy market $7 billion annually. The "Spy Meter" Privacy Concerns - smart meters collect every 15 minutes. This should be our constitutional right to choose if we have health problems and want to prevent more dangers to our health.
Posted 2026-10-28#6569 · Permanent link ↗

Europeans for Safe Connections describes EHS-related disability and inadequate support, critiques heating…

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Research shows that EHS affects up to 5% or more of the population, with approximately 0.65% experiencing such severe symptoms that participation in everyday social life becomes impossible. Despite the significant impact on those affected, adequate support, healthcare, and protection remain lacking. This is partly due to ongoing uncertainty among authorities regarding the causal relationship between exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and reported health effects. However, there is sufficient scientific evidence that NIR have non-thermal biological effects Exposure Standards and Risk Assessment Current exposure limits are designed to prevent excessive heating. However, people report experiencing effects from EMFs at exposure levels well below the official limits. Current official standards consider only the frequencies and intensity of NIR. Knowledge of the effects of specific EMF characteristics, such as modulation, and of long-term exposure is limited, and these factors are not taken into account. Yet they do matter. Many scientific studies do not clearly describe the characteristics of the EMFs used. Based on many years of experience, building biologists have drawn up practical guidelines When people with EHS adhere to these guidelines by avoiding and shielding themselves from sources of EMF, their symptoms disappear or are alleviated. The European Academy of Environmental Medicine (EUROPAEM) has also developed guidelines on EMFs based on scientific findings. EUROPAEM aims to provide preventive measures and protective strategies against the potential health risks of electromagnetic fields. We also would like to refer to the contribution uploaded by Else Nordhagen PhD on this subject: ‘Quality criteria for RF/EMF Health-Risk Assessments’. As attached Measuring Human Exposure and Public Health Surveillance Technical and exposure-related information should be disclosed, including the peak values. As the official standards presume only the heating of tissue and the mean values of NIR has importance, peak values are ignored, while many studies precisely clarify the great importance of these peak values and long-term exposure. Radiation levels vary constantly, especially when beamforming techniques, as used in 5G, are applied. These variations are so wide-ranging that measurement techniques need to be adapted. Exposure information is also needed to protect vulnerable people in public spaces, such as hospitals, medical facilities, nursing homes, daycare centers, and schools. Existing Evidence Much research has been done to establish the effects of NIR. Many scientists found adverse effects and several scientific appeals have been done in vain to the authorities to take this into account before applying new generations of wireless technologies. Many well-conducted scientific studies show adverse health effects, while others do not. See the uploaded files including Central and Eastern Europeanstudies, showing two fundamentally different approaches. When focussing on just studies using real life exposure, the results are convincing. However, in studies using sources with undefined characteristics or model of exposure, the results vary widely. Recognising the importance of applying real-life exposure with the true characteristics in this research might resolve the difference in opinion about the risks caused by NIR. This difference may also lead to the design of EMFs limiting or even without health consequences. In 2007 the Bio Initiative Report already mentions the importance of modulation for the biological impact of EMFs. Scientific studies mention the importance for biological effects of extreme and ultra-low-frequency components of EMFs. The official institutions responsible for assessing the health risks of NIR also regularly state that, if harmful effects occur, the mechanisms by which NIR affects organisms are unknown. Yet multiple replicated studies have found that NIR causes oxidative stress, which is considered in science to be a cause of many diseases. Federal Research Priorities Additional Information ALARA principle by design. The technical system should be designed to minimise the radiation levels, not to maximise the reach. Wireless applications should be minimised and preference should be given to wired solutions. Europeans for Safe Connections was founded in 2023 in response to inadequate protection against NIR (non-ionizing radiation) and the growing number of people suffering from electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). ESC is an umbrella organisation in Europe representing national organisations and individuals aware of the health risks of EMFs

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Posted 2026-10-28#6568 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter asks HHS to address cited animal-study findings on cancer and reproductive toxicity and the…

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Please address the concerns about cancer and reproductive toxicity that are raised in Melnick R and Moskowitz J, Exposure limits to radiofrequency EMF do not account for cancer risk or reproductive toxicity assessed from data in experimental animals. Please take account of Mevissen et al. Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure on cancer in laboratory animal studies, a systematic review.
Posted 2026-10-28#6564 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter discusses EMR syndrome and nonthermal mechanisms, requests independent research and precaut…

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I am writing as a concerned citizen to urge HHS to take seriously the growing body of evidence linking chronic, low-level exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields to measurable biological and health effects, including the condition now recognized as EMR Syndrome (Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome). Since the term was formally adopted in early 2025, awareness of this condition has grown rapidly, with an estimated 3–5% of the global population reporting symptoms ranging from headaches, insomnia, and cognitive impairment to heart palpitations, tinnitus, and neurological decline. These are not isolated or anecdotal complaints; they represent a pattern consistent with the peer-reviewed literature on non-thermal biological effects of EMR, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and disruption of calcium signaling. As the wireless environment becomes denser with 5G small cells, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, IoT devices, and the coming deployment of 6G at millimeter and sub-terahertz frequencies, cumulative exposure is no longer a theoretical concern but a daily reality for millions of Americans. I respectfully request that HHS and the interagency community treat the coming 6G rollout as an opportunity to apply the precautionary principle rather than repeating the regulatory lag that allowed 5G to be deployed before adequate long-term safety data existed. Current FCC exposure limits were established in 1996 based solely on thermal effects and do not account for non-thermal mechanisms, pulsed or modulated signals, or the cumulative burden of multiple simultaneous sources. I urge the Department to (1) fund independent, long-term epidemiological and mechanistic research specifically addressing 6G frequency bands and signal characteristics, (2) review and, if warranted, lower current exposure limits to reflect the best available science, (3) require pre-deployment environmental and health impact assessments for new wireless infrastructure, and (4) provide clear, accessible public guidance on reducing personal EMF exposure in the interim. The health of the American public — and particularly children, whose developing tissues are most vulnerable — should not be an afterthought in the race to deploy the next generation of wireless technology. It is critical to understand what 6G actually is, because it is not simply a faster version of 5G. A defining architectural feature of 6G is Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), which merges radar-style sensing and data transmission into a single radio front-end, waveform, and signal-processing chain. In practice, this means every 6G base station will simultaneously carry data and act as a radar probe — transmitting a dual-function waveform, then analyzing its reflections to detect, locate, and track objects in real time. Because the network is ultra-dense, with hundreds or thousands of access points per square mile, the result is a massive distributed radar system that can image the physical environment continuously, from street level to the upper atmosphere. On top of that sensing layer sits the Internet of Everything (IoE) — a paradigm that goes far beyond the Internet of Things by intelligently connecting people, processes, data, and physical objects into a single living system. In an IoE world, the network does not merely transmit packets; it perceives, reasons, and acts. It monitors air quality, tracks vehicle and pedestrian movement, manages energy grids in real time, and coordinates autonomous systems — all while bathing the population in a denser, more complex, and more persistent electromagnetic field than any previous generation of technology has produced. The combination of ISAC and IoE means that 6G will not be a network we use; it will be an ambient, always-on sensing and decision-making layer woven into the fabric of daily life. That is precisely why the health implications cannot be assessed after deployment. The exposure environment will be qualitatively different — more sources, more frequencies (including sub-terahertz bands with no prior human exposure history), more modulation complexity, and no meaningful "off" state. I respectfully insist that HHS treat this not as an incremental upgrade but as a fundamental shift in the human electromagnetic environment, and that the precautionary measures requested above be in place before the first 6G base station goes live.
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The commenter opposes high-voltage lines close to homes and dairy farms in Wisconsin, requests protective…

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Federal Health Agencies must evaluate potential adverse health effects of electromagnetic fields. High voltage transmission lines have no safety standards. American Transmission Company constructed a new double-circuit 138kV transmission line in the Towns of Lyndon and Mitchell, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Docket 137-CE-205. Although the Public Service Commison of Wisconsin was concerned because the transmission lines are so close to so many homes, as the PSC stated during the hearing on January 31, 2025, they approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The FINAL DECISION was issued moments after stating that they were concerned. Therefore, homes on both sides of the County Roads are now very close to the high voltage transmission lines which exposes these families, many have children, to potential adverse health effects. Three dairy farms also have the transmission line easement in there pastures. The proximity to homes and livestock should be considered. The lack of regulations for power lines in the United States has resulted in many landowners suffering the loss of their business, the health of their livestock and their own health. Laws need to be put in place to prevent utility companies from destroying the lives of some for what is claimed as the common convenience of others. The limits have not been updated since 1996. Technology has changed. Exposure has increased. Transmission lines, substations, data centers, cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Smart meters, Smart homes, Smart cities, Flock cameras, and other wireless devices are exposing humans 24/7. The public is not protected with rules that were set in 1996 that only protect for short term exposure. Consumers have the right to know the dangers of this involuntary daily exposure. There needs to be a full transparent scientific review by health and environmental experts. Our FCC is not qualified as they are not health experts. Our county allows our utility companies to violate our National Electrical Laws by using the Earth as a wire. This ground current must seek its own path back to the substation from the distribution and transmission lines. This is not allowed in any other country. Solar and wind installations also do not comply with the IEEE519. Our Town Board hired Electrical Engineer, Dave Stetzer, to do a presentation on Solar Farms on October 9, 2024. Stetzer also spoke to constituents at the Cascade Fireman’s Hall and tested a Solar Farm. These were recorded and the videos are available at stetzerelectric.com.
Posted 2026-10-28#6558 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter asks the FCC to address its court remand, consider health and environmental evidence, and r…

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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 some information I believe the FCC should review when addressing the concerns about wireless radiation: PLEASE read these links then read my story. I wish I could tell you my whole story but hopefully this is enough for you to see the similarities. See the connection. See this is real. We are real. You want proof? Here I am... Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Exploring The Condition Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS, microwave syndrome) - Review of mechanisms - PubMed

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Posted 2026-10-28#6552 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter reports daily pain, headaches, cognitive symptoms, and relief away from exposure; describes…

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Please take immediate action to protect our population from the harmful effects of wireless radiation. The regulations and the science are grossly outdated. I personally struggle with this on a daily basis in the form of headaches, fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and depression. As soon as I remove myself from the sources I find relief but the majority of my time I have no way to reduce exposure. My parents are also affected, my father so much so that he eventually resorted to sleeping under a Faraday cage. My mother has ongoing heart palpitations in direct relation to exposure and she often has to go to the emergency room because they are so bad. I have known many others who have experienced detrimental health effects from wireless radiation including those who can no longer live in their own homes due to the installation of nearby cell towers. Please take this seriously. Just because it isn't visible, doesnt make it not real. Please protect us.
Posted 2026-10-28#6551 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter requests FCC response to the court remand with health-agency expertise, and questions schoo…

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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: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S3050475926002745 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. This issue matters to me personally because: Our public schools are using FCC standards as guidance to support installing 5g towers near elementary, middle and high schools. Signing years long contracts and ultimately minimizing informed consent and risk as there are not sufficient studies saying there is ABSOLUTELY no risk. 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.
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The commenter supplies excerpts on body-contact phone testing and alleged EMF effects on mold, asks for r…

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https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1646658220160735&set=a.336311797862057. Europe Tightens Cellphone Radiation Testing Standards, Requiring Devices to Meet Limits Against the Body by yourNEWS Media Newsroom | Oct 19, 2026 Listen to Article The European Union has adopted stricter cellphone radiation testing procedures that will require manufacturers to measure emissions with devices touching the body, while researchers and consumer advocates call for similar changes in the United States. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom. https://yournews.com/2026/10/19/7230167/europe-tightens-cellphone-radiation-testing-standards-requiring-devices-to-meet/ The revised standard, published Sept. 7, 2026, in the Official Journal of the European Union, establishes a zero-millimeter testing distance for body exposure, replacing procedures that previously permitted separation distances of up to 5 millimeters. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026D2003 Now, in the age of cellular telephones, wireless routers, and the Internet of things, all of which use EMF, additional research is needed on practical ways to reduce exposures to EMFs. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can significantly increase mold growth, with studies showing that molds exposed to EMFs can produce mycotoxins at much higher rates compared to those shielded from EMF exposure. This suggests that EMFs may make molds more aggressive and reactive, exacerbating health risks associated with mold toxicity. pacificdecon.com vagusclinic.com. How EMFs Could Influence Mold Growth (and What That Means for Your Family’s Health) Post published: January 11, 2026 Post comments: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/emfs-and-mold-growth-in-homes/. EMFs in hospitals can potentially exacerbate mold growth, as research indicates that electromagnetic fields may stimulate mold to produce more mycotoxins, which can worsen health issues for sensitive individuals. Proper management of both EMF exposure and moisture is crucial in hospital settings to mitigate these risks. airestech.com moldhelpforyou.com. The Impact of Electromagnetic Fields on Mold Toxin Production June 8, 2024 In an insightful experiment conducted by a leading mold researcher in Switzerland, the relationship between electromagnetic fields (EMF) and mold toxin production was explored. The researcher utilized a Faraday cage—a simple yet effective barrier made from silver-coated cloth resembling a mosquito net—to shield mold cultures from ambient electromagnetic radiation. Under this protective barrier, the mold’s production of mycotoxins, which are harmful toxins produced by certain fungi, was measured. Remarkably, once the Faraday cage was removed and the mold was exposed to the laboratory’s ambient EMF, including radiation from cell phones, the production of mycotoxins surged by over 600 times. Not only did the quantity of toxins increase, but the mold also produced significantly more virulent and dangerous mycotoxins in response to the electromagnetic exposure. https://www.rfsafe.com/the-impact-of-electromagnetic-fields-on-mold-toxin-production/. WHAT ABOUT THE POLICE AN THE EMF IN THEIR CARS WHERE IS THE STUDY, WHAT ABOUT THE EMF IN THE ELECTRIC CARS? WHAT IS THE EMF DOING TO THE WOMB>? WHAT LEVEL WILL YOU PUT YOUR ETERNAL SOUL ON THE LINE THAT IT IS SAFE IN ALL LEVELS AN ENVIRONMENTS? SOULS ARE ON THE LINE, AND THE POWER IS GREAT. GREATER THAN THOSE WHO WOULD PUT THOSE AT RISK FROM EMF EXPOSURE. THE NATIONAL DEBT IS A SCAM AN CURRENCY CAN BE ADDED TO RESEARCH AN PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM EMFS AN OTHERS. WHERE THERE IS A SOUL THAT WANTS TO BE ETERNAL, THERE IS A WAY. :). ALSO, GROUPS NEED TO BE RESEARCHED TO SEE WHO IS ABOUT KILLING OTHERS AN THINGS LIKE POPULATION CONTROL LIKE EUGENIC? GROUPS. DID VICE PRESIDENT VANCE SAY SOMETHING DEMONS IN SPACE OR SOMETHING? ARE VANCES DEMONS he talks about if the case, NOT WANTING TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FOR SOME REASON? I WAS SCHOOLED ON EVOLUTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. IS ANY ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, IN GOVERNMENT NOT WANTING TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC OR TO MAKE MORE MONEY INSTEAD OF PROTECTING THE PUBLIC. Make the world make sense again, or let's make it make sense. Why am i picking up wifi from others homes in my home, that is not using wifi? They are approaching in my space contaminating my space with their wifi correct? Why are their units so powerful that they reach into my home space. what about the terrorism aspects of turning up towers to kill those underneath and hackers?where is that protection an public able to walk up to a tower an see a digital readout

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