This page has been written for people who want to do something about the electrical pollution, for example when a community is facing a new cell tower or wi-fi proposal. For info on opposing smart utility meters go here: http://emfsafetynetwork.org/action-now/
Engage the community
Talk to people. Make and handout flyers. When people don’t know about an issue a flyer is the best tool for educating.
Start a petition, collect signatures on paper and circulate the petition online. I recommend Change.org because it allows you to email signers and keep them informed. Starting a petition in a school setting might not be advised however.
Write a letter to the editor and include the link to the online petition. Also post to local online bulletin boards or discussion lists.
Consider a protest or demonstration. Ashby McGowan from Scotland shares her thoughts about the importance of protests. Taking Action Against Mobile Phone Transmitters
Even two people can make a big difference and as you put the word out more people will join.
Use social media
Start your own blog- I recommend using wordpress. Twitter and Facebook are excellent tools to educate. It does not have to take a lot of time.
Keep people informed
Start an EMF contact list and keep people informed of EMF news. Sign up for our email list and share the information with your contacts.
Tips for educating a council or board
- Sign up ten people to speak at the council or board meeting when topic is on meeting agenda, including doctors. (Asking by phone call is more effective than email.)
- Present the science. Send via email, give them hard copies and speak about it.
- They need to feel good about their choice- help them to feel good about it!
- Meet individually with council or board members.
- Be respectful, focus on education.
- For a general overview of planning issues read: ElectroSmog-What Price Convenience?
Suggested documents for opposing a cell tower or antennae
- The Bioinitiative Report
- Public Health Implications of Wireless Technology by Cindy Sage
- Johansson-Electrohypersensitivity
- Shortcut to Science
- EMF and RF World Concerns Summary
- Porto Alegre Resolution
- International Association of Firefighters Moratorium
- Radiation Research Trust Eileen O’Connor Report on Base Stations
- European ParliamentEMF Resolution
- Planning Issues: Cell-Phone Towers and Communities:The Struggle for Local Control
- Cindy Sage Editorial: Noxious neighbors – churches
- Example of a three fold handout for opposing cell antennas side 1 , side 2
- more information on cell towers: Angela Flynn’s Cell Tower Report
Suggested documents for opposing/educating about wi-fi
- Handout: “What parents need to know about the safety of mobile and wi-fi enabled technologies” http://wifiinschools.org.uk/resources/For+parents.pdf
- Santa Clara County MD warns: Internet and Wi-Fi in schools can affect learning
- Excerpts from eight expert letters submitted to the LA USD
- Dr. Martha Herbert letter opposing wi-fi in school
- Letter to SUSD from EMF Safety Network
- ‘Safe Schools 2012’. Medical and Scientific Experts Call for Safe Technologies in Schools.
- EMF Analysis Collection of Wi-fi information: http://www.emfanalysis.com/just-say-no-to-wi-fi.html
- European Environmental Agency advises the precautionary principle for wi-fi
- Dr. Magda Havas open letter to schools and teachers on Wi-Fi health risks
- Austrian health director Dr. Gerd Oberfeld advising against wi-fi
- Sweden Prof. Olle Johansson scientisit wi-fi letter
- Public Health Implications of Wireless Technology by Cindy Sage
- EMF Resolution from the European Parliament.
- EMF and RF World Concerns Summary
- International resolution advocating a precautionary approach to the use and expansion of wireless technologies 2009: Porto Alegre Resolution
updated 6/2/2017