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San Francisco considers cell phone radiation law
As Enviroblog readers may recall, we've been talking about cell phone radiation quite a bit this fall. In addition to a rigorous science assessment and tips on reducing your own radiation exposure, we've suggested that phones carry radiation labels (SAR values, actually) so consumers can make an educated choice when choosing a phone.
Well, good news from the west coast, then.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is endorsing local legislation that would make that city the first in the country to require such consumer-friendly labeling.
Hear all about it in this TV interview with EWG's California Director, Renee Sharp:
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That's definitely good news. I hope that the radiation levels themselves are regulated soon.
Here's a recent article about this on a NY Times blog: http://bit.ly/82fO5z.
Why don't we spend our money and time trying to fix the problem, instead of just putting a sticker on it to let people know? Or perhaps help spread the word on things people can do to reduce their exposure? A sticker isn't going to mean do much me and I would imagine most other people.
I thought your readers might like to read more on cell phone radiation.
The results of the decade-long Interphone study on cell phone safety are that heavy cell phone use increases the risk of developing brain tumors later in life. The study, which focused on three types of brain cancer and tumors of the parotid gland, found a significant increase in cancer after a decade or more of cell phone use.