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Montgomery County vs. the FCC: How One Community Challenged “5G First, Safety Second” Policy
In 2019, Montgomery County, Maryland took historic legal action to become the only jurisdiction in the nation to directly challenge the FCC on radiofrequency (RF) health and safety, arguing that the federal government was advancing a “5G First, Safety Second” agenda.
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The FCC and Congress Proposals To Strip Local Control Over Cell Towers: A Law and Policy Conversation
A law and policy conversation on the FCC’s sweeping WT Docket 25-276 and Congress’s H.R. 2289 proposals that federalize cell tower siting, weaken local authority, bypass environmental reviews, and advance wireless deployment despite increasing scientific evidence of cell tower radiation health risks.
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How to Submit Reply Comments to the FCC Cell Tower Fast Track Proposal 25-276
Submit your comment on FCC 25-276 to protect local control over cell towers. Safeguards are needed for cell tower health, safety, liability, property value risks
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Wireless & EMF Press Releases
The Wireless and EMF Program at Environmental Health Sciences, a non-profit environmental health organization, aims […]
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FCC Proposal Build America 25-276 To Preempt Local Control and Fast Track Cell Towers
FCC WT Docket No. 25-276 proposes rules that would pre-empt state and local authority for the siting, permitting and regulation of cell towers and wireless infrastructure nationwide, capping fees, tightening shot clocks and redefining aesthetics.
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H.R. 2289 – A Congressional Bill To Preempt Local Authority and Waive Environmental and Historic Review for Cell Tower Expansion
A U.S. Congressional bill, H.R. 2289, would preempt local city, state and county authority and remove historic and environmental reviews for cell tower and wireless facilities.
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H.R. 2289 – A Congressional Bill That Strips Local Power by Removing Environmental and Historic Review and Greenlighting Massive Cell Tower Expansion
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress, H.R. 2289, would dramatically reduce the ability of cities and counties to properly oversee wireless, telecommunications – while granting sweeping advantages to industry.
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Top 10 Health, Safety, and Liability Risks of Cell Towers Near Schools and Homes
The Serious Health, Safety, and Liability Risks of Cell Towers Cell towers near homes and […]
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Cell Tower Radiation: Liability, Risk, and Industry Disclosures
For years, the wireless industry has insisted that cell towers are safe. Yet behind the […]
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The Health Effects of EMF, ELF and Magnetic Fields from Power Lines and Electricity
ELF magnetic fields are emitted by a wide range of everyday sources, both inside and outside the home. Studies report ELF exposure is associated with adult cancers, miscarriage, sleep disruption, and other health effects.
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