What is EMF

What is EMF?

EMF is short for Electromagnetic Fields or Electromagnetic radiation. EMFs are waves of energy measured on a spectrum of radiation frequencies comprised of a combination of electric and magnetic fields. They can be naturally produced by the earth and universe or can be artificially produced and modulated to transmit energy and communications.

EMF radiation travels in waves of energy that permeates the air and everything around us. Often compared to waves in the ocean, EMF waves can have properties that move fast and with tightly formed waves with high crests which will carry substantial amounts of energy or can be slow moving and elongated like ripples that carry smaller amounts of energy. Instead of water as the medium, it is energy flowing everywhere in the environment. Only a small fraction of EMFs are visible to the human eye in the form of light. The majority of EMF radiation is invisible to us although it is ubiquitous in the environment.

EMF radiation can be produced in natural environments such as solar energy and geomagnetic fields or unnaturally transmitted from manufactured sources. Natural EMF radiation surrounds us every day in the form of heat and light which is crucial for the survival of human beings and other organisms. The unnatural sources of EMF radiation are generated from electrical lines, transmission towers, telecommunications, home appliances, mobile devices, WIFI, and “smart” devices. Various forms of unnatural manufactured EMFs are filling our environment more rapidly every day with the expanse of wireless technology and communications. Currently, both sources of radiation, natural as well as manufactured, almost equally contribute to the total radiation pool that surrounds us.

EMF energy levels are measured on a spectrum of frequencies in relation to wave properties in physics. Two major categories on the EMF spectrum that refer to the level of energy carried by certain frequencies called ionizing radiation (high level) and non-ionizing radiation (low level). Ionizing radiation is well known as the dangerous part of the EMF spectrum with frequency bands that include UV rays, X-rays, and gamma rays. It is well known to avoid exposure to ionizing radiation because it can damage tissue and break the bonds of DNA molecules inside of living cells. Non-ionizing radiation is the lesser-known part of the spectrum and is increasingly being artificially introduced by technological advancements in human society. Health implications of non-ionizing EMF have been mostly ignored in the past because they were previously considered too low energy to cause harm. Currently, there is a ubiquitous proliferation of wireless technology that is bombarding the environment with a variety of manufactured EMF frequencies which are nearly inescapable. Since plants and animals absorb these EMFs there may be many implications for the future of the environment and human health.

References:

Belyaev, I., Dean, A., Eger, H., Hubmann, G., Jandrisovits, R., Kern, M., Kundi, M., Moshammer, H., Lercher, P., Müller, K., Oberfeld, G., Ohnsorge, P., Pelzmann, P., Scheingraber, C. & Thill, R. (2016). EUROPAEM EMF Guideline 2016 for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of EMF-related health problems and illnesses. Reviews on Environmental Health, 31(3), 363-397. https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2016-0011

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For what is EMF used?

Manufactured EMF is increasingly artificially produced radiation that is often associated with electricity, radio and T.V. transmissions, radar, medical diagnostics and treatments, cellular phones, WIFI, Bluetooth, and “smart” devices. EMFs are used by industries because it can be pulsed and modulated artificially to carry energy and signals across great distances for power and communication.

In recent history, human beings have harnessed powers of modern science to create electricity and communication technologies. This technology has led to the electrified modern era with all the wonderful benefits and limitless capabilities innovation gives to us. In the past century, the proliferation of electricity and technology raised standards of living and exploded the earth’s population at least tenfold. Electricity and technology are an enormously powerful thing and need to be treated with responsibility and caution for humanity to reap the benefits while minimizing potential drawbacks.

Currently, we are in a new era of technology where communication and information are wirelessly transmitted and beamed around seemingly by magic. Unfortunately, it is not magic, and there is surprisingly little known in the mainstream about what is carrying the amazing levels of energy that power and connect all our technology. These EMFs come from manufactured energy sources that permeate the environment around us to arrive at our homes, businesses, and wireless devices.

Technology can be beneficial and enjoyable to have in our lives, but everyone needs to be aware of the type of physical energy being used and their impact on the environment in which we live. There is an abundance of technology now being hastily introduced into our environment without rigorous testing of potential hazards from EMF exposure. Concern over potential negative impacts of EMF exposure is growing among scientists and health professionals alike who are attempting to spread awareness and calling on governments to act.

References:

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Gherardini, L., Ciuti, G., Tognarelli, S., & Cinti, C. (2014). Searching for the perfect wave: the effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on cells. International journal of molecular sciences, 15(4), 5366-5387.

Pall, M. L. (2021). Millimeter (MM) wave and microwave frequency radiation produce deeply penetrating effects: the biology and the physics. Reviews on Environmental Health.

What forms of EMF come from technology?

Most forms of EMF used in electricity and technology are on the non-ionizing (low intensity) end of the spectrum. They encompass bands of frequencies that are categorized as Extremely Low Frequency (ELF), Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) and Millimeter Waves (MMW).

When scientists speak of EMF emissions from electricity and communication technology, they are often referring to unnatural non-ionizing EMFs which are increasingly being artificially pumped into the environment. These unnatural and manufactured EMF frequencies are polarized, pulsed, modulated, and beam around our environment to reach our wireless devices. Human beings have not experienced these types of EMFs throughout our entire evolutionary history; so, it is raising concerns among scientists and health professionals. Depending on the specific frequency, intensity, and modulation being used there can be a variety of different reactions that can affect the biology of plants and animals including human beings.

Extremely Low Frequency or “ELF” often comes from power lines, household wiring and appliances as well as electronic equipment in our homes. These sources produce magnetic fields that penetrate deep into the body and have been long suspected to cause diseases such as cancer and motor neuron disease.

Radio frequency radiation or “RFR” is non-ionizing EMF that traditionally carried signals from transmission towers over great distances to receivers which has existed for over a century for radio communication and later TV broadcasting. However, the more recent expanse of technology from the wireless industry has put powerful transmitters and receivers much closer to users. Those sources of RFR are growing exponentially around us in the form of laptops, tablets, cellphones, Bluetooth devices, WIFI routers, and anything claiming to be a “smart device.”

Currently, with the introduction of fifth generation mobile antennas (5G) we are entering a new era for RFR called Millimeter Wave or Microwave Frequencies (MMW). Instead of miles of signal being emitted from distant towers with previous generations of RFR, there will be many more 5G transmitters and receivers placed closely together irradiating every house and public building to every street corner. It will use an array of directional, steerable, beam-forming antennae that operate at higher power then previous generations. Unfortunately, potential health impacts from 5G technology have not been studied by governments or safety authorities for health effects before approving the rapid rollout across the world.

References:

Frey, A. H. (1988). Evolution and Results of Biological Research with Low-Intensity Nonionizing Radiation (1st ed.). CRC Press.

Gherardini, L., Ciuti, G., Tognarelli, S., & Cinti, C. (2014). Searching for the perfect wave: the effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on cells. International journal of molecular sciences, 15(4), 5366-5387.

Hardell, L., & Sage, C. (2008). Biological effects from electromagnetic field exposure and public exposure standards. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy, 62(2), 104-109.

Kostoff, R. N., Heroux, P., Aschner, M., & Tsatsakis, A. (2020). Adverse health effects of 5G mobile networking technology under real-life conditions. Toxicology Letters, 323, 35-40.

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Why is EMF problematic?

Numerous credible studies that have been published in recent years show compelling evidence of biological effects due to manufactured EMF exposure from wireless technology. Currently, governments and technology companies totally ignore such evidence which has left an absence of adequate safety standards to safeguard the public health from potentially hazardous technology.

An evolving body of research is implicating EMF radiation from technology as an environmental pollution with many potential health consequences. Recently, regulators are being called out by health experts around the world to address the evolving evidence of a potential health crisis. To date, there have been numerous studies that have shown links between manufactured EMFs and adverse health effects; especially for fetuses and children. Alarmingly, the vulnerable biology of fetuses and children are not considered at all when setting safety standards to limit EMF emissions from wireless devices. In addition, current regulation standards only address the thermal paradigm that causes direct heating of tissue from short term of EMF exposure. On the other hand, non-thermal effects in the long term from manufactured EMFs are not considered by regulation authorities despite mounting evidence of such. The long term implications from non-thermal effects to biology are of greatest concern for health experts since they pose the greatest risk to health. Also, non-thermal effects shown by many researchers to have health risks associated at much lower levels than are legally set by current safety limits.

Meanwhile, corrupt officials are denying the need for further regulation while basing their decisions on incoherent and outdated science. In fact, the existing public health safety standards were set by regulators decades ago without considering new evidence from reputable research studies done recently. This problem is evolving into a public controversy due to government authorities unrelenting denial of science against the interest of public health. Substantiated and blatant disregard for health science displayed by government agencies and technology companies is now posing a huge threat to human health. This has spurred many health experts and advocates to explore legal action and expose the motives of lucrative technology industries and their subservient government bureaucrats.

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Where are the regulators

Many scientific publications from the U.S. and internationally have shown that EMFs from technology affects living organisms at levels well below most safety guidelines from governments. Government agencies like the EPA and FCC, who are responsible for protecting U.S. citizens, have blatantly ignored warnings from health experts and credible scientific researchers for decades to proliferate technological innovation above the health of the greater public.

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