Jul 10, 2018
Two hundred forty-two (242) scientists from 41 nations including 38 from the U.S. have signed the International EMF Scientist Appeal. All have published peer-reviewed research on electromagnetic fields (EMF) and biology or health — totaling more than 2,000 papers on EMF in professional journals. In addition, ten scientists who have published peer-reviewed research on related topics have signed this petition.
Links to more than 50 news stories published in over two dozen nations can be found on the Appeal web site under media coverage.
Sep 20, 2017
Two hundred thirty-five (235) scientists from 41 nations including 33 from the U.S. have signed the International EMF Scientist Appeal. All have published peer-reviewed research on electromagnetic fields (EMF) and biology or health.
Mar 10, 2016
Over one hundred EMF advocacy and education nongovernmental organizations from 23 nations have signed a letter in support of the International EMF Scientist Appeal. The letter was prepared by the IEMFA, the International Electromagnetic Fields Alliance.
The letter calls upon all governments throughout the world to … recognize that exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) is an emerging health and environmental crisis that requires a high priority
response; review currently available EMF exposure information that demonstrates harm to humans and
nature; revise current EMF exposure guidelines and propose how they can be lowered; and adopt precautionary measures to reduce EMF exposure.
Feb 8, 2016
Two hundred and twenty scientists from 41 nations have signed the International EMF Scientist Appeal. All have published peer-reviewed research on electromagnetic fields (EMF) and biology or health. In addition, nine scientists who have published peer-reviewed research on related topics have signed this petition.
The nations with the most signatories are the United States (with 29), Italy (19), South Korea (15), Turkey (15), India (12), China (11), United Kingdom (11), Canada (9), Brazil (8), Iran (8), Australia (7), Spain (7), Germany (6), Sweden (6), Finland (5), Greece (5), and Russia (5).
Dec 22, 2015
The European Journal of Oncology published the text of the International EMF Scientist Appeal in its December edition. The journal publishes contributions in the various areas of oncology including biology, epidemiology, pathology and clinical medicine.
International Appeal: Scientists call for protection from non-ionizing electromagnetic field exposure. European Journal of Oncology. 20(3/4): 180-182. 2015.
Abstract
We are scientists engaged in the study of biological and health effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF). Based upon peer-reviewed, published research, we have serious concerns regarding the ubiquitous and increasing exposure to EMF generated by electric and wireless devices. These include–but are not limited to–radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitting devices, such as cellular and cordless phones and their base stations, Wi-Fi, broadcast antennas, smart meters, and baby monitors as well as electric devices and infra-structures used in the delivery of electricity that generate extremely-low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF EMF).
http://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/Europeanjournalofoncology/article/view/4971
Oct 15, 2015
Two hundred fifteen scientists from 40 nations have signed the International EMF Scientist Appeal.
health physicists with expertise in ionizing radiation. The Executive Council consists
of 12 members including seven physicists, two engineers, a nuclear
technologist, a biochemist, and an M.D. biologist. Their expertise and the
primary focus of their association has been on protection from ionizing radiation.
So it is reasonable to question why the eligibility criteria for ICNIRP
membership requires that ICNIRP members be nominated by IRPA or its affiliates
since ICNIRP’s domain is non-ionizing radiation protection.Do the selection criteria for ICNIRP membership explain why ICNIRP has not adopted biologically-based guidelines to protect people from non-ionizing radiation?
a comprehensive and deep understanding of the scientific literature regarding chronic,
low intensity exposure to non-ionizing radiation and biology or health. In
addition, these experts should be unbiased and should not have even the
appearance of a conflict of interest.
petition which claims that “the ICNIRP guidelines do not cover long-term
exposure and low-intensity effects” and “they are insufficient to
protect public health.” All of
these scientists have published peer-reviewed research on non-ionizing
radiation protection.
“The International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) established in 1998 the “Guidelines
For Limiting Exposure To Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic
Fields (up to 300 GHz)”[1].” These guidelines are accepted by the WHO and
numerous countries around the world. The WHO is calling for all nations to
adopt the ICNIRP guidelines to encourage international harmonization of
standards. In 2009, the ICNIRP released a statement saying that it was
reaffirming its 1998 guidelines, as in their opinion, the scientific literature
published since that time “has provided no evidence of any adverse effects
below the basic restrictions and does not necessitate an immediate revision of
its guidance on limiting exposure to high frequency electromagnetic
fields.”http://emfscientist.org/index.php/emf-scientist-appeal
that has greater expertise regarding non-ionizing radiation protection and use
this committee to establish the WHO guidelines for wireless radiation.
Jun 8, 2015
Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D. submitted the International EMF Scientist Appeal along with the Press Release and a description of the Appeal to the Federal Communications Commission in response to an FCC request for input regarding its radio frequency radiation regulations which were adopted in 1996 (Proceeding Number 13-84).
These three documents can be downloaded from FCC web site at http://bit.ly/FCCappeal.
A summary of key documents submitted to the FCC under Proceeding Number 13-84 is available at http://bit.ly/FCCkeydocs.
Jun 4, 2015
The “International EMF Scientist Appeal” has generated more than 48 news stories in 26 nations written in 21 different languages attesting to the global reach of this petition.
May 16, 2015
New York, NY, May 11, 2015. Today 190 scientists from 39 nations submitted an appeal to the United Nations, UN member states and the World Health Organization (WHO) requesting they adopt more protective exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields (EMF) and wireless technology in the face of increasing evidence of risk. These exposures are a rapidly growing form of environmental pollution worldwide.
The “International EMF Scientist Appeal” asks the Secretary General and UN affiliated bodies to encourage precautionary measures, to limit EMF exposures, and to educate the public about health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women.
The Appeal highlights WHO’s conflicting positions about EMF risk. WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Radiofrequency radiation as a Group 2B “Possible Carcinogen” in 2011, and Extremely Low Frequency fields in 2001. Nonetheless, WHO continues to ignore its own agency’s recommendations and favors guidelines recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). These guidelines, developed by a self-selected group of industry insiders, have long been criticized as non-protective.The Appeal calls on the UN to strengthen its advisories on EMF risk for humans and to assess the potential impact on wildlife and other living organisms under the auspices of the UN Environmental Programme, in line with the science demonstrating risk, thereby resolving this inconsistency.
“International exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields must be strengthened to reflect the reality of their impact on our bodies, especially on our DNA. The time to deal with the harmful biological and health effects is long overdue. We must reduce exposure by establishing more protective guidelines.”
“ICNIRP guidelines set exposure standards for high-intensity, short-term, tissue-heating thresholds. These do not protect us from the low-intensity, chronic exposures common today. Scientists signing the Appeal request that the UN and member nations protect the global human population and wildlife from EMF exposures.”
International EMF Scientist Appeal, Description of the Appeal and Spokesperson Quotes: EMFscientist.org
Video Statement (3 min.) by Spokesperson Martin Blank, PhD: EMFscientist.org
(An HD version of the video statement is available on request.)
Contacts:
EMFscientist.org School of Public Health, UC Berkeley
