September 22-23 Safe Tech International News and Notes
AI and Iris Scans, Opting out of School Tech, Sleep Seminar, Fitness Trackers, Harper's, Polluting Space, Events
As previously noted, the equinoxes and solstices have served as an impetus for contemplating the balance of darkness and light through-out millennia. In Feb. of 2021 (Imbolc, and the start of the Chinese New Year) China banned cellphones in schools. Two years later, John Haidt’s work exploded onto the international scene, facilitating critical mass and directly resulting in shifts in behavior and policy making for children, schools, cellphones, smart phones, and social media.
Now, parents who are ahead of the curve are rejecting school-issued screen devices. The ed-tech industry will try to create evidence opposing the shift, but the tide has already turned. This generation of parents forging the course correction against the mass consumer culture, and ignoring captured agencies and mercenary experts, deserves all the support we can offer. Once a person can do this in one area, it opens the doorway for more critical thinking, including regarding non-ionizing radiation. As battles continue to be both won and temporarily lost regarding the safety of tech, especially wireless, (including the Pittsfield tower), too many individuals are ready, willing and able to do the very demanding work of confronting the damage unfolding. Even though we are repeating the history of the enduring tobacco wars, the light is returning. Every reader who brings their attention to these issues, who likes a post of forwards an email, is helping to nurture and tend the health of the garden. The withdrawal from frivolous and unwise tech use is upon us. Thank you for being a part.
Are you a writer/commentator? Harper’s
Harper’s just published an article about environmental illnesses, where the author interviewed a number of people (including in Greenbank and Snowflake, and Arthur F). As he notes in his article, “I first became interested in EI refugees during the early days of the pandemic, when social media was aswirl with conspiracy theories linking the virus’s physiological effects to the ongoing 5G rollout.” “A large part of this article draws from reporting that I conducted more than two years ago. In the spring and early summer of 2022, I suffered what I have come to understand was a schizoaffective manic episode.” - when he reported becoming sensitized.
“Someone engaging in magical thinking naturally constructs their delusions from a blend of actual experiences, memories, and strong associations. In this way, “deluded” thoughts, fears, or perceptions perfectly resemble what might be considered clear-eyed reason, with the only meaningful distinction being the degree to which others affirm the truth or logic of a given conclusion.”
Although he balances his writing with qualifiers, the article is long on implications and narratives of weirdness, and short on credence to emerging science. (I perceive a need to normalize the narrative, especially for the early stages of illness, and not focus on extremes.)
Like China’s early response to children and cellphones in school, one of my favored explanations of microwaved-induced illnesses comes from Chinese Medicine. I wrote about it HERE in 2022.
Michelle Meramour trains acupuncturists treating ‘Sensitivity to Electromagnetic Fields.’ She explains “In the Body-Feedback system, the tai yang meridians (Small intestine and Urinary Bladder) correspond with the hypothalamus, which determines how information is processed through the autonomic nervous system. The hypothalamus then creates hormones via the pituitary gland and endocrine system connection. Symptoms of EMFs affecting tai yang include poor quality sleep, general hypersensitivity, ANS dysfunction, weak immune function, and moodiness.” The free introductory video to her course is HERE. Note: She discusses genetic testing that indicates pre-disposition, and advocates for avoidance of triggering exposures.
(I suspect that the demands of blue light and screen pixilated images may be tied to the Small Intestine issues and digestive issues in those with that type of constitution- subject to further investigation. I wrote about issues with screen images HERE)
Harpers would benefit from a ray of informed light? The article is here: The Fever Called Living On the plight of environmental-illness refugees (Thank you Keith for the heads up)
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AI: OpenAI's data hunger raises privacy concerns The company has made several moves in recent months suggesting a growing appetite for data acquisition. This isn't just the text or images used for training current generative AI tools, but may also include intimate data related to online behavior, personal interactions and health. This year, OpenAI has signed multiple partnerships with media companies including Time magazine, the Financial Times, Axel Springer, Le Monde, Prisa Media, and most recently Condé Nast, owner of the likes of Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and Wired. The partnerships grant OpenAI access to large amounts of content. OpenAI's products may also be used to analyze user behavior and interaction metrics such as reading habits, preferences, and engagement patterns across platforms. If OpenAI gained access to this data, the company could gain a comprehensive understanding of how users engage with various types of content, which could be used for in-depth user profiling and tracking. [[]Altman also has investments in other data-hungry ventures, most notably a controversial cryptocurrency project called WorldCoin (which he cofounded). WorldCoin aims to create a global financial network and identification system using biometric identification, specifically iris scans. The company claims it has already scanned the eyeballs of more than 6.5 million people across almost 40 countries. Meanwhile, more than a dozen jurisdictions have either suspended its operations or scrutinized its data processing. []In this context, OpenAI's pursuit of media partnerships, investments in biometric and health data collection technologies, and the CEO's links to controversial projects such as Worldcoin, begin to paint a concerning picture. By gaining access to vast amounts of user data, OpenAI is positioning itself to build the next wave of AI models—but privacy may be a casualty. The risks are multifaceted. Large collections of personal data are vulnerable to breaches and misuse, such as the Medisecure data breach in which almost half of Australians had their personal and medical data stolen. The potential for large-scale data consolidation also raises concerns about profiling and surveillance. Again, there is no evidence that OpenAI currently plans to engage in such practices. MSN
CELLPHONES CHILDREN CHRISTIANITY Is it Wise to Give Teens Smartphones? For all of eternity, teenagers have craved independence & autonomy. A growing number of older teens are wishing we had given them less online independence when it comes to smartphones & social media. The questions parents, pastors, youth leaders, teachers, and experts are asking have more to do with when, not if, to give smartphones and how to then exert maximum control over the devices. We are told to have a lot of conversations, use restrictions, set time limits and more. Look, if you have kids and the internet in your home, you should use some sort of filtering software, but the fact is, content moderation isn’t enough. SUBSTACK AND 10 Reasons Why Teenagers Shouldn't Have Smartphones Think I'm crazy? Then give me 10 reasons why. I'd love to start a civil dialogue within the church. 10 Reasons Why Teenagers Shouldn't Have Smartphones (substack.com)
CHILDREN PHONES SCHOOLS: The problem with children and phones runs much deeper than schools – Chris Donnelly The problem runs much deeper and is less to do with children and more about how we as adults have permitted a culture and practice to develop whereby many children live an increasingly risk averse, phone-based childhood. [] The profound speech and language difficulties still prevalent in children in their early years of primary education, the toileting problems, the social and emotional challenges, the levels of anxiety being reported amongst school age girls in particular, are all at unprecedented levels. These cannot be dismissed as unrelated to changes in society and the manner in which children are being raised in the family home. []Regulation is most effective when it shapes culture and practice. The smoking ban provides powerful evidence of that. What is needed today is a profound change in how society views the role of parenting in the smartphone age. There is much to do to reverse the damage being done. IRISH NEWS ON MSN
CHILDREN PHONES SCHOOLS NEWSWEEK: Do Not Disturb: Mobile Phone Ban Sweeps American Schools Across the country, some 76 percent of schools prohibited phones for nonacademic use in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Policy decisions regarding phones are often made by the school or its district. But now, high-level lawmakers are advocating for—and indeed implementing—policies that restrict how much, if at all, American youngsters are able to use their devices on school grounds. []On the ground in schools, educators are largely behind restrictions being put in place. According to the Pew Research Center, 72 percent of high school teachers say cellphone distractions are a major problem. MSN
CHILDREN SCHOOLS TECH: Opting my kid out of educational technology The ScreenTime Consultant discuss why it’s Hard and why she's doing it anyway I am sometimes surprised when I talk to parents of younger children who are (rightfully) concerned about iPad time at home and when to introduce phones or watches. But when I mention that they should also be concerned about the technology use happening in school, they are surprised. Has it really changed that much? Yes, and how. Here is just a smattering of examples:
iPads are seen as a “teaching tool,” and children as young as kindergarten take them home to work on “letters” or “numbers.”
Screens are used to reward classes who behave well or “earn” enough points to get a “device day.”
Learning Management Systems (such as Schoology, Canvas or Seesaw) are where teachers can post assignments and handouts and links to resources.
Students increasingly have their own personal devices in the classroom. This includes smartwatches, especially for the K-5 set, which are highly distracting to teachers and other students.
Schools use YouTube for “teaching,” so YouTube is rarely blocked on school devices.
Schools force children to sign “User Agreements” that put the onus on children when technology misuse occurs. Parents often are uninformed about what their children consent to.
Entire curricula are 100% digital. No textbooks, no workbooks, no handouts.
Middle schoolers read books on websites, not on paper, because it’s easier to see students’ annotations. “Our school is not equipped for paper,” one school guidance counselor told me.
In technology, data is gold. With so many unique platforms (hundreds) used by each school, data is easily accessed, bought, and sold by third-party companies.
CHILDREN SCHOOLS: Part of Mass. high school evacuated after student's laptop catches fire Part of a Massachusetts high school was evacuated Friday after a district-issued laptop caught fire. Brockton Fire responded to Brockton High School at 10:18 a.m. Friday for a report of a laptop on fire in the school's core building. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/part-of-mass-high-school-evacuated-after-student-s-laptop-catches-fire/ar-AA1qUMfM
CHILDREN TEENS SOCIAL MEDIA CATHERINE PRICE: A Look at Instagram's New Teen Accounts And also: why don't adults get access to these features?
DATA CENTERS, ENERGY; Microsoft Working to Reopen Three Mile Island to Power Huge AI Datacenters "This plant never should have been allowed to shut down." Microsoft is backing a deal to re-open the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, The Washington Post reports, as part of its plan to meet the staggering energy demands of its AI infrastructure. FUTURISM
EHS HARPER’S: The Fever Called Living On the plight of environmental-illness refugee The Fever Called Living, by Evan Malmgren (harpers.org)
EMF NEW INTERNATIONAL EXPERT BOOK: "Holistic EMF Protection Made Easy: Practical Solutions to Safeguard Your Home and Loved Ones from the Health Risks of Radiation Exposure" by Patrick van der Burght, Martin Latino, Farzad Nejatpour, Allen Cheney, Jason King, Noura Othman, Samir Derrar, Marcus Schluschen, Beata Rakowski, Azul Fernandez, and David Lange. I am very pleased to announce that a book for which I did the foreword has been officially published this week: "Holistic EMF Protection Made Easy: Practical Solutions to Safeguard Your Home and Loved Ones from the Health Risks of Radiation Exposure" by Patrick van der Burght, Martin Latino, Farzad Nejatpour, Allen Cheney, Jason King, Noura Othman, Samir Derrar, Marcus Schluschen, Beata Rakowski, Azul Fernandez, and David Lange FORWARD BY OLLE J. - The book, written by eleven electromagnetic field (EMF) / electromagnetic radiation (EMR) consultants from around the world, explains a wide range of subjects related to non-ionising radiation exposure and is a comprehensive guide. It begins with a review of the research available in the chapter written by pharmacist Noura Othman from Egypt. Martin Latino (USA) and David Lange (Australia) then go on to explain the different sources of radiation. Beata Rakowski from Canada then provides detailed tips and instructions on how to use an amateur EMF / EMR meter in existing homes or on empty land. Samir Derrar from the UK then explains what a professional home assessment may look like, and Jason King (USA) provides handy ideas of little things people can easily do at home to reduce exposure to EMR. Marcus Schluschen (Canada) and Azul Fernandez (Italy) then cover verifiable mitigation approaches, including shielding paint and electrical cut-off switches. This is followed by master electrician Farzad Nejatpour (Canada), who explains the home electrical system and the concept of net current in a way the layperson can understand, but also makes for a good introduction for electricians who are new to the EMF / EMR subject. Allen Cheney from Australia then shares his insights on making solar panel systems less of a burden. Patrick van der Burght from Australia, who headed the book project, ends the book by sharing valuable insights about the practice of radiation-free construction of new homes. The book’s overall undertone stresses the need for a mitigation approach that doesn’t just focus on radiation reduction. The space created needs to be as healthy as possible from other perspectives, hence the ‘holistic’ in the title. Website www.holisticemfprotection.com introduces authors and provides links to where the book can be purchased. - COURTESY OLLE
ENVIRONMENT ENERGY: Federal plans to open up the desert for massive solar farms has angered environmentalists "Once you grade the desert floor you cannot restore it," John Moody, who is on the board of directors of Desert Survivors, a desert advocacy organization, told Salon in 2009. "In the Mojave Desert, you can still see the old Spanish mule paths from the 1700s. The time cycle for the desert is very slow. It doesn't heal very quickly.""We are at an inflection point," Fraga said. "This is a very critical time where we do need to advance our renewable energy goals, but we need to do that in a very smart way that is inclusive of nature and, and doesn't degrade whole ecosystems." MSN
FRANCE EHS WHITE ZONE: LATEST NEWS OF PHILIPPE TRIBAUDEAU VANCON CAMP TOTALLY IRRADIATED After 3 years of fighting against the Vilhosc antenna (Entrepierres 04, France), we're approaching the end. It's been a difficult summer. Two tests of the antenna with measurements of electromagnetic pollution were performed in July and August. In July, after 24 hours of activity, the antenna was shut down in less than an hour at my request. In August, for the 2nd test, we asked for the antenna to emit for only 3 hours, as there was no point in irradiating me for 24 hours for measurements lasting only one hour. Our request was respected. These two episodes reassured me that the prefecture in Digne was still able to show a degree of receptiveness at this stage, even if the measurements were always performed unannounced. Unfortunately, the antenna was switched back on, without informing me, on September 13. Since then, my camp has become completely unliveable (several bars of cell phone reception). I'm wandering around the Vançon valley in my truck, trying to find a micro-zone where I can sleep after several nights of insomnia. I'm running out of steam... Despite repeated requests from Association Zones Blanches, the local support group and myself, the prefecture no longer wants to respond. I can't allow myself to lose this battle, so we're launching a media campaign and preparing a demonstration in front of the DIgne prefecture on Monday September 23 at 2pm. Charles-Maxence Layet, President of Association Zones Blanches will be present and has requested a meeting with the Prefect. Thank you for your support, Philippe Tribaudeau
5G INDUSTRY; World's first transparent 5G antennas turn windows into base stations Stealthy antennas hiding in plain sight TECH SPOT
5G INDUSTRY: FCC approves EchoStar's revised 5G buildout plan EchoStar said the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the company's revised 5G network buildout framework Today the FCC took a significant step to promote competition in the wireless market by granting EchoStar's 5G network buildout framework. The updated framework enables EchoStar to optimize and enhance its coast-to-coast buildout of the world's first cloud-native Open RAN 5G Boost Mobile Network, while more efficiently deploying the network in new areas of the country. The pricing and innovation improvements from EchoStar's continued presence in the wireless market is a win for all American consumers. LIGHT READING
5G/6G: 6G mobile phone technology could emit harmful ‘laser-like beams’, researchers warn 6G technology will use potentially harmful “laser beams” to create the ultra-fast mobile internet, an expert has warned. The next generation of wireless internet will have to use higher energy radio waves than current 4G and 5G devices as all traditional cellular frequencies are already in use. []Scientists are now investigating using higher frequencies, which have a wavelength of more than one millimetre, to create future high-speed networks with larger bandwidth and minimal latency compared to existing technologies. But there are concerns over how to protect users from the highly focused radio waves. “These systems are actually like a laser beam that is being pointed. There is a very narrow beam focusing a lot of energy very directly,” said Eddie Ball, a radiofrequency engineer and researcher at the University of Sheffield.“You can’t see it as it is not actually a laser, it is a radio frequency signal, but a lot of care is going to be needed in these new systems to make sure this is pointing away from you, and it’s not pointing at your head. “What is not known yet is any specific effect from the higher frequency itself, which will need further specific studies. I’m sure biological studies in this area will be performed as part of 6G development.” MSN
HEALTH: OT Disturbing Rise in Cognitive Problems in 2023 Do you Know Anyone Who Recently Declined Intellectually? (caution: attributed to covid but data is of interest) I want to bring attention to a disturbing trend I have noticed, which has just been confirmed by the Dutch Health Institute RIVM. The trend is a rapid decline in the cognitive abilities of many people. [] The most significant increase is seen in people aged 45-74: The number of GP visits for memory and concentration problems increased in all age groups among adults (aged 25 years and up), but the biggest increase was seen in the age groups from 45 to 74 years (+40%). A 31% increase was seen among adults aged 24-44, and an 18% increase among adults over 75. What is new in my post is that dementia and neurodegeneration were noticed in the pattern of Dutch doctor visits by a prestigious Dutch scientific institute. It confirms that we need to look closely at this issue. SUBSTACK
HEALTH: Addiction: Multiple Root Causes Aligning Substance & Behavioral Addictions Beyond Dopamine and the "Addictive Personality," the Role of Methylation, Attachment, Trauma, Social Isolation & Problems Regulating Emotions - includes tech, includes methylation discussion Addiction: Multiple Root Causes Aligning (substack.com)
INDUSTRY THE NON-WIRES SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR REGULATORS, UTILITIES, AND DEVELOPERS (18 PAGES) NWS are applications of DERs in specific locations that defer or eliminate an investment in traditional and costlier “wires-and-poles” infrastructure. In addition to deferring or avoiding more expensive traditional investments and providing reliable electric service, NWS can deliver ratepayers cost savings and support the integration of smart, customer-centered technologies that promote a cleaner, more flexible, and more resilient grid. However, despite these clear benefits, three key barriers have hampered widespread non-wires solution deployment: regulatory environments are not appropriately designed to encourage NWS, utility standard operating procedures do not systematically consider NWS, and procurement practices need to be refined to more effectively source NWS. ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE 18 PAGES COURTESY M.M.
NATURE: Plants 'Talk' to One Another in Languages We Might Soon Translate Recently, scientists discovered just how well-connected plants are and how efficiently they can send messages to their peers via their roots, electrical signals, a network of underground fungi and soil microbes. The nosy plant neighbourhood watch was discovered. For example, electrophysiology is a relatively new scientific discipline that studies how electrical signals in and between plants are communicated and interpreted. With major advances in technology and artificial intelligence (AI), we have seen significant accelerated growth in this area of research in the past few years. []Scientists achieve this by inserting small electrical probes, similar to acupuncture needles, to test how changes in electrical signals relate to plant performance such as transporting water, nutrient and converting light into important sugars. Researchers have even influenced plant behaviour by sending electrical signals from mobile phones, making them perform basic responses like opening or closing leaves in a Venus flytrap. Plants 'Talk' to One Another in Languages We Might Soon Translate : ScienceAlert
SPACE: Astronomers Say Elon Musk's Vast Network of Satellites Is Blocking More and More of the Night Sky "Every time more of these are launched... we see less and less of the sky." FUTURISM
SPACE: An ex-NASA physicist warns cheap satellite 'megaconstellations' like Elon Musk's Starlink could disrupt Earth's magnetosphere exposing all life to deadly cosmic rays. Dr. Sierra Solter-Hunt's new study draws on new estimates that Musk's SpaceX is burning up over 2,755 lbs (1.3 tons) of wireless internet satellite debris into Earth's atmosphere every hour — creating a metal layer of 'conductive particulate' in orbit. []SpaceX now has a constellation of more than 6,000 satellites in orbit, providing high-speed internet to almost anywhere on Earth. Starlink satellites have been emitting unintended electromagnetic radiation, which the LOFAR astronomers believed to be from faulty batteries. They spoke with SpaceX about mitigating techniques last year, and felt optimistic that the problem was being addressed, Dempsey said. But when the astronomers went to make observations in July, they found that SpaceX’s updated Starlink V2 Mini satellites were causing even more interference. SpaceX has launched even more satellites since then. []“They’re launching 40 of these ‘full moons’ every week. Right now, there’s about 6,000 Starlink satellites up there but there’s an intended 100,000 [total future satellites],” she said. “So imagine 100,000 full moons up there. Then we can really say goodbye to any kind of astronomy that we would hope to do from the ground.” [] Her new study draws on estimates that Musk's SpaceX is currently burning up over 2,755 lbs (1.3 tons) of internet satellite debris in Earth's atmosphere every hour, creating a metal layer of 'conductive particulate' in orbit. There are now 5,504 Starlink satellites above Earth (pictured) []Seattle-based scientist Sierra Solter-Hunt (pictured) believes floating, metallic space junk will likely settle in the upper part of the ionosphere - some 50 to 400 miles above the Earth's surface - weakening its magnetic field 'We are at about 10,000 satellites [in orbit] right now, but in 10 to 15 years there are likely going to be 100,000,' Dr. Solter-Hunt told DailyMail.com. 'By the time we get to 100,000 I think it could be too late,' she said, 'in terms of this unplanned geoengineering experiment that is going to occur.'
SPACE: Low Boom, High Pollution? NASA Readies for Supersonic Test Flight Critics say the U.S. space agency is helping to revive an extravagant, fuel-guzzling mode of travel that will worsen the climate crisis. [] Now, the U.S. space agency NASA is working to revive the dream. It is preparing to break the sound barrier again—with an experimental “low-boom” aircraft that it says could usher in a new generation of ultra-fast commercial air travel. The agency told Congress it is aiming for the first test flight by October of its “Quesst” mission (a play on “SST,” supersonic transport). []While the new supersonic designs appear to be more fuel efficient than the Concorde (by one 1979 estimate, it burned 16 times more fuel per passenger-mile than a Boeing 747), they still would be fuel-guzzlers. NASA-funded research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology concluded new supersonics would burn 3.2 to 10 times more fuel per passenger-mile than conventional aircraft. Researchers at ICCT, a well-regarded research institution that helped uncover the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, came up with an estimate in the same ballpark: New supersonics would use five to seven times more fuel. []NASA plans to test community tolerance levels for the Quesst aircraft’s sound. Beginning as early as 2026 at locations still to be decided, the agency will carry out month-long “socio-acoustic” studies, flying the X-59 over up to five residential areas across the U.S. and surveying thousands of people on the ground about whether they were startled, bothered, disturbed or annoyed by the sound. INSIDE CLIMATE
In Case You Missed It:
Equinox Inquiry: Earth guardians ask why we are out of balance? Fire hazards of EV chargers & smart meters on hot springs sacred land Guest post by Sarah Aminoff of Safe Tech International
Letter to a Local Council Member: What Kind of Community Do We Really Want? Guest Post by Kate Kheel of Safe Tech International
EVENTS:
9/25 Health Hazards of Wireless Technologies: What do we know now? A webinar by Dr. Joel Moskowitz, Sept. 25, 2:00 PM Eastern CHE is sponsoring a free webinar, "Health Hazards of Wireless Technologies: What do we know now?," on Wednesday September 25th at 11:00am Pacific/2:00pm Eastern. RSVP here In this webinar, Dr. Joel Moskowitz will provide a brief overview of selected recent studies on health hazards of wireless technologies. He will briefly discuss a meta-analysis of case-control studies of cell phone use and tumor risk, as well as the state of the evidence on tumor risk and other health hazards. He will also address the World Health Organization's recent efforts to assure the public that wireless radiation exposure is safe by commissioning biased reviews. Wireless technologies, including cell phones, wireless internet, and Bluetooth devices, have become ubiquitous in our lives. Most adults in the US own a cell phone, and cell phone use is widespread among children and adolescents. New cell antenna sites are being deployed widely. Wireless technologies and equipment designs also change rapidly. The preponderance of scientific evidence shows adverse biological and health effects from the radiofrequency (RF) radiation, or electromagnetic fields (EMFs), used and generated by these devices. A number of studies have considered the mechanisms of biological harm from RF radiation, and federal studies have documented increased incidence of certain tumors in laboratory animals associated with RF exposure. Epidemiological studies have found increased risk of certain tumors associated with long-term use of wireless phones. Joel M. Moskowitz, PhD is the Director of the Center for Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Moskowitz has conducted research on disease prevention programs and policies for more than 40 years, most recently focusing on adverse health effects of cell phone and wireless radiation. In 2009 he served as the senior author on a hallmark paper reviewing research on mobile phone use and increased brain tumor risk that was updated in 2020. He has disseminated research related to wireless technology, public health, and policy since 2009. He is a member of the International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (ICBE-EMF) and an advisor to the International EMF Scientist Appeal signed by more than 250 scientists who published peer-reviewed research on EMF and biology or health. His Electromagnetic Radiation Safety website is a valuable resource for scientists, journalists, and the public. Click here to register. https://www.healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/96771
9/26 The National Call for Safe Technology Webinar: "Create Your Sleep Sanctuary", Thursday Sept. 26, 4:00pm ET with Building Biologist Cathy Cooke During the webinar, you'll learn:
- How my insomnia brought me to the field of EMF,
- The biological, physiological and psychological importance of sleep,
- The specific ways that your environment impacts sleep,
- And...how to create your sleeping sanctuary so you can start getting better sleep immediately. There will be a VERY special announcement at the end of the webinar along with a fantastic discount for everyone who attends. Save your spot! Spaces are limited. Thursday, September 26th at 1PM PST | 3PM CST | 4PM EST.
10/3-6 Learn The Truth About Electro-Sensitivity & Clear Action Steps To Minimize Your Exposure (free from Oct 3-6) Nick P. interviewed 20 of the world’s independent experts on this controversial but critically important environmental threat
10/17-20 Thrive in A Wireless World that will take place in the Radio Quiet Zone - the ideal location for such a retreat, organized by Dafna Tachover, former lead EMF council for the Children's Health Defense and someone who has testified before Congressional committees about the dangers of 5G and EMFs. Also as I mentioned in my previous email, if you want to visit the Quiet Zone and stay at Mountain Quest (it is open 365 days a year), you can use the same coupon code (DAFNA24), for a 10% discount. Thrive Retreat | Mountainquest (mountainquestretreats.com) October 17-20