We are surrounded by Radio Frequency (RF) radiation. It is what drives our cell phones and our wireless networks in our house. Most of us have assumed that there isn’t any health consequences of this. It isn’t the goal of this website to be an expert or even advocate that this is the case. We are simply here to educate you by presenting you with articles and videos produced by people and cities that have done extensive research so you can make your own decisions. One thing’s for sure. We shouldn’t just assume that we are safe and not being impacted by this because there is plenty of evidence to show this isn’t true.
Here is some background information on some important issue related to the City’s second draft wireless ordinance as of August 23.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Wireless-Ordinance-Response-Aug-23.pdf
Andrew Campanelli’s draft Wireless Ordinance for Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel residents raised enough money to pay the country’s leading wireless attorney to draft a “beat practices” wireless ordinance. You can see it here and, unlike most ordinances, actually understand it all.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Carmel-by-the-Sea-Draft-Wireless-Ordinance-Campanelli-5.11.2022.pdf
Version and ATT agree to delay some 5G deployments due to interference with aviation.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/17/verizon-att-agree-to-delay-some-5g-deployment-until-mid-2023.html
This website lists the top 10 things that you need to know about 5G and small cell installations.
Click here to see a really great summary of when environmental review is triggered by cell facilities. In Carmel’s case, putting it adjacent to the Hotel and historic houses should require staff to undergo CEQA and NEPA review to determine if it will affect properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Maybe this should have been done with Sunset Center which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cell towers have proven to be a significant fire danger to communities like Carmel. This article gives some examples.
https://www.aspentimes.com/opinion/guest-commentary-is-5g-a-potential-fire-hazard/
This article presents a recent analysis of the effects of 4G and 5G radiation and presents a case on why more studying needs to be done while putting a moratorium on installing more antenna.
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/we-have-no-reason-to-believe-5g-is-safe/
This is a 2 1/2 minute video overview of 5G risks.
https://youtu.be/JKaoLxw0qJI
Here’s a great video called Precautionary Principle that gives great overview of why we need to be careful when taking on new risks like these wireless towers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMyxXs3t7Fs
Monterey has been working on their wireless ordinance since 2018 and have paid over $260,000 in legal fees during that time. Like Carmel, a neighborhood group provided information that could have been acted on for virtually no cost but the City just kept using one of the attorneys that Carmel is using. Check out this document to see the history. The neighborhood group is still very unhappy with the direction this is taking.
http://isearchmonterey.org/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/AGENDA%20REPORT.DOCX.pdf?meetingId=5436&documentType=Agenda&itemId=36781&publishId=22185&isSection=false
Watch this video that shows how Verizon is trying to put 5G towers in an Indiana community. They are in for a long fight. Turns out that only areas of town zoned for only underground utilities are protected.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LTA3ErdM218
This is a great article that highlights the strongest ordinances in the country and then does the same for particular parts of their ordinances. Read it to find out what is possible and important to put into Carmel-by-the-Sea’s wireless ordinance.
https://ehtrust.org/local-cell-tower-laws-that-protect-communities/
One 5G base station is estimated to consume about as much power as 73 households. Telecom providers expect their energy costs to increase by 150-170 percent by 2026 with the advent of 5G technology. Telecommunications will consume up 20% of the world’s electricity by 2025.
https://www.jrseco.com/how-much-power-does-5g-consume/
Back in 2019, the City of Encinitas was fighting the same battle our STOP group is fighting in CBTS today. They saw the threat of these towers and did something about it. This is a quick read and will show you how paying attention can pay off!
https://www.encinitasadvocate.com/news/story/2019-09-25/5g-opponents-cite-health-concerns-in-urging-city-to-limit-wireless-antennas
In California, fires are a real threat. In recent years, we have had massive fires that have burned down forests, grass covered hills and trees as well as entire neighborhoods leaving destruction, devastation and death. Many of these fires can be traced to electric poles, which is where site developers like to put their newest 4G & 5G antennas.
https://cal4safetech.org/fire-risk#caf4a9ff-23a1-4d64-ab0f-ab99772f7e87
The FCC and ICNIRP limits were not designed to protect wildlife. Government agencies are not reviewing the research as we might expect. Environmental Health Trust is working everyday sharing the science and educating lawmakers to protect our human health and the environment.
https://ehtrust.org/time-to-protect-the-earth-5g-wireless-and-the-environment/
Re-Inventing Wires: The Future of Landlines and Networks, by Timothy Schoechle, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, National Institute for Science, Law and Public Policy
http://electromagnetichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Wires.pdf
This article shows how cities like Carmel are developing strong ordinances to properly protect their towns from the unnecessary proliferation of small cell facilities,
https://ehtrust.org/usa-city-ordinances-to-limit-and-control-wireless-facilities-small-cells-in-rights-of-ways/
Cell towers are problematic for real estate buyers, impacting property values.
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2014/07/25/cell-towers-antennas-problematic-for-buyers
Study that finds wireless radiation causes damage to trees.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27552133/
Mill Valley Council adopts wireless telecommunications facility ordinance and protects Community.
https://marinpost.org/blog/2018/9/9/mill-valley-council-adopts-wireless-telecommunications-facility-ordinance-protects-community
Captured Agency: How the FCC is dominated by the industries it regulates.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/capturedagency_alster.pdf
The unbridled energy consumption of our wireless revolution, 4G, 5G and the Internet of Things is contributing to climate change. This site has a lot of very useful information.
https://ehtrust.org/climate-change-and-5g/
Cell Tower Removed after 4th Ripon Student Diagnosed with Cancer.
https://mdsafetech.org/2019/03/25/cell-tower-to-be-removed-after-4th-ripon-student-diagnosed-with-cancer/
The following report focuses on potential impacts on wildlife, trees, plants and insects, such as bees, because there are no regulations protecting them from EMFs emanating from wireless antennas. Wildlife protections are becoming more vital as this radiation — known more specifically as radiofrequency EMFs — escalates through 5G technologies, the researchers warn.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/report-says-wireless-radiation-may-harm-wildlife/article_1ae80fc0-7d5d-11ec-8c13-4f3411ea8ea1.html
Interesting request to Malibu Planning Commission to dismiss cell tower application. This shows how complex these issues get and why it is important to have a well-written ordinance.
https://wireamerica.org/mccollough-june-2021/
Letter to Malibu Council regarding impact of cell towers on firefighters and other miscellaneous topics.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Malibu-City-Council-5G-Ordinance-08262008262020.pdf
Letter to Malibu City Council regarding conflict of interest with the City’s wireless attorney.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DRAFT-of-Susan_s-Comments-September-29-1-_1_.pdf
Legal Case in New York favors the Village of Flower Hill over Verizon contractor. This case was handled by Campanelli.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DRAFT-of-Susan_s-Comments-September-29-1-_1_.pdf
Letter from Wyoming Governor to FCC
This shows that our elected officials are waking up to the potential dangers of wireless radiation and asking the FCC to take a close look at the subject.
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Governor-Gordon-Letter-to-FCC-.pdf
Tips from Physicians for Safe Technology on how to make sure your city has an effective wireless ordinance. You’ll see that we are already doing a lot of what they are advising!
https://carmelunderground.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tips-for-passing-strong-urgency-city-wireless-ordinance-3-pdf.pdf
There is a group of very smart and industrious Monterey residents who formed a group similar to our SCTICN group years ago. They are working on Monterey’s wireless ordinance and also trying to underground power lines. We have been attending their meetings and think you should take a look at information on their website.
https://www.montereyundergrounding.net/resources
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