This list of links is provided as a possible research tool. Granted, the organization may not be ideal, but I have tried to get as many perspectives on this issue as possible. If you are good with Internet search tools, you can probably do as well, (or better), but if not, here is a bunch of information you can use. Most of the descriptions are direct quotes from the page referenced by the link, (these are "double-quoted.") Many of these sites are meta-sites with lists of links of their own.
If you are new to this issue, and don't know where to start, this is what I would suggest: read Power and the People for an overview of the powerline issue. If Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) is your thing, check the Amateur Radio Relay League ARRL RF Radiation Safety FAQ on RFNIEMR. I highly recommend reading The Microwave Debate, by Nicholas Steneck, for a very informative history of the RFNIEMR Bioeffects controversy, (see the Library for details.) If you are looking for information on cellular telephones, try The EMR Alliance, they have a very good book on cellular telephones and community planning.
Where you see this 
marker, this is a link that the author found to be of particular value if you are new to this issue, or your time is limited; you might want to start with these links. (This is not a rating system, that would not be fair to the sites I have not thoroughly investigated yet.)
Businesses and Professional Services
These links are provided by businesses or professionals offering products and/or services related to EMFs. Inclusion of commercial service providers is not an endorsement, but they have information of interest at their sites.
Environmental, Radiation & EMF Law, Providing Legal Services in EMF (and other environmental) litigation.
HAARP stands for High frequency Active Aroural Research Project.
"In another document prepared by the government, the U.S. Air Force
claims: 'The potential applications of artificial electromagnetic fields are
wide-ranging and can be used in many military or quasi-military situations...
Some of these potential uses include dealing with terrorist groups, crowd
control, controlling breaches of security at military installations, and
antipersonnel techniques in tactical warfare. In all of these cases the EM
(electromagnetic) systems would be used to produce mild to severe
physiological disruption or perceptual distortion or disorientation. [emphasis mine - ed.] In
addition, the ability of individuals to function could be degraded to such a
point that they would be combat ineffective. Another advantage of
electromagnetic systems is that they can provide coverage over large areas
with a single system. They are silent and countermeasures to them may be
difficult to develop...'" Rhetorical question: Does this sound like they don't know anything about EMF?
More info on HAARP.
(Check out the Navy's official HAARP page.)
"Laboratory studies have shown that EMFs can affect living cells but it is unclear whether these effects are harmful. Some epidemiological studies have reported a possible link between EMF exposure and cancer. Other studies indicate that continuous exposure to levels as low as 2 milliGauss (mG) may be harmful. Current research is expected to provide more answers about potential health effects within the next few years. Until then, it's best to play it safe and know the level of EMFs in your home and work environment."
EMF-Link Information Ventures, Inc
A very good site, extensive. "EMF-Link provides substantive information on biological and health effects of electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) from common sources such as power lines, electrical wiring, appliances, medical equipment, communications facilities, cellular phones, and computers."
Plenty of information about "fear of" bioeffects litigation, and how unsuccessful it has been for citizens.
"The Model 412 is a battery powered, hand-held field meter used to measure magnetic fields around power lines, appliances, computers and other electrical equipment."
Microwave News
"Microwave News covers the health and safety issues related to exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Includes electromagnetic fields (EMFs) power lines, cellular phones and radar."
Midwest Today, April/May 1996 - Do High-Voltage Power Lines Cause Cancer?
"A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that invisible electromagnetic fields (EMFs) created by everything from high-voltage utility company lines to personal computers, microwave ov-ens, tvs and even electric blankets are linked to a frightening array of cancers and other serious health problems in children and adults."
"Disarming NIMBY with the facts: Field notes on explaining controversial technologies." Tools used by consultants to effectively deal with NIMBY factions.
"A leading manufacturer and marketer of electric and magnetic field shielding products for monitors, NoRad Corporation is recognized worldwide as a technically innovative company and as a reliable resource for information on the complex issues related to electromagnetic fields."
"Gaussmeters, instruments designed to measure ELF magnetic fields, are available in a wide range of prices, technical sophistication and ability to accurately measure magnetic field strength."
"The US Government is reluctant to set standards because, although many scientists have a strong opinions on the issue, no one has proven what those standards should be or what remedial actions would be effective. Of course, another huge factor is that any remedial action would be very expensive."
"Since 1972, Raines Electromagnetics has provided consulting services concerning electromagnetic fields, especially radiating and scattering systems. We perform on site measurements and/or custom numerical simulations. Our extensive experience applies to telecommunications, radar, radio and television broadcasting, power lines, and architectural electromagnetics."
"Concerned about ELF, EMF, Power Line & Computer VDT or CRT Radiation? Safe Technologies offers Ultra Low Radiation Computer Monitors and Gauss meters to measure fields at home, school and work."
ShieldWorks, founded in 1994 by Bruce Olive, is a company dedicated to developing and selling personal EMR shielding products for consumer use. Makers of CyberCap, copper/polyester baseball cap to shield your brain.
"Personal stress is a major health concern for many Americans. The medical community continually warns us about our high stress levels which are linked to faster aging, heart disease, and immune system deficiencies."
"How to Keep Your Child Safe from Lead, Asbestos, Pesticides, and Other Environmental Hazards" "This book should be required reading for every parent and pediatrician in America." --Paul Brodeur, author of The Great Power-Line Cover-up
"Electromagnetic fields concentrate radon decay products - new evidence in links with cancer published Wednesday 14th February 1996"
Provides engineering services related to EMF mitigation, etc.
A good, albeit technical, discussion of EMF Fundamentals targeted for those with some technical background.
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Federal and Municipal Government Information
There is actually some pretty good information here. I haven't had time to review it all, but it looks pretty good. In particular, check out the San Diego Association of Governments link, (it is a very large document), I expect it makes interesting reading.
Appears to be mostly about ionizing radiation. "The Office of Human Radiation Experiments, established in March 1994, leads the Department of Energy's efforts to tell the agency's Cold War story of radiation research using human subjects. We have undertaken an intensive effort to identify and catalog relevant historical documents from DOE's 3.2 million cubic feet of records scattered across the country. Internet access to these resources is a key part of making DOE more open and responsive to the American public."
Environews National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences
Battling EMF Reports: "The debate on the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) rages as contradictory reports call for different standards. A draft report of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) calls for exposure limits to minimize potential health hazards associated with EMFs, but it's unclear whether the prematurely publicized recommendation will survive peer review. Meanwhile, on October 9 in Sweden, government researchers offered a somewhat different assessment of the EMF problem, saying health risks don't warrant exposure limits."
"RESEARCH OBJECTIVES: To learn whether exposure to low levels of microwave radiation can result in serious harm, particularly genetic damage. Specifically to investigate the sensitivity of cells and embryonic structures of pregnant mice to levels of microwave radiation that may occur in the FAA work environment."
FCC Cellular Fact Sheet Federal Communications Commission
"Cellular Telephony Facts: Information on human exposure to Radiofrequency Fields from Cellular Radio Transmitters." Actually has some good information.
"FCC Radiofrequency Energy Faqs."
"HAARP is a scientific endeavor aimed at studying the properties and behavior of the ionosphere, with particular emphasis on being able to understand and use it to enhance communications and surveillance systems for both civilian and defense purposes."
"ORNL's lab is one of just a handful that will do EMF replication studies. Paul Gailey of Energy Division cited ORNL's multidisciplinary strength and cooperation across programs and divisions as one factor in obtaining funding for the EMF lab. "This facility, one of just four in the nation, is a success story for the Laboratory Director's Research and Development Fund and for multidisciplinary collaboration," he said."
The Federal Government is continuing to back-burner this issue, despite attempts by persons within to speak the voice of reason. Follow these links to see ...
San Diego Association of Governments Wireless Communications Facilities Issues Paper
"This paper examines issues that local governments and the wireless communications industry currently face; provides an overview of the technical issues associated with wireless communications systems; reviews the regulatory framework of the wireless communications industry; and discusses health and safety issues. The paper also recommends guidelines to local governments in the San Diego region for use in developing their own local land use regulations for wireless communications facilities."
General Information
This is a good section to peruse if you are looking for an overview, or doing research on this issue. Some of these links have extensive information.
A list of many links, mostly to gopher servers, on a server maintained at State University of New York.
"The Soviets have led the way in learning about the risks of electropollution, and, as we have seen, they've apparently been the first to harness those dangers for malicious intent. However, the spectrum of potential weapons extends far beyond the limits of the Moscow signal, and Americans have been actively exploring some of them for many years. Most or all of the following EMR effects can be scaled up or down for use against individuals or whole crowds and armies..."
FAQs on EMF and Cancer Moderated by John Moulder
This FTP site has some very credible information in the form of FAQ lists, (Frequently Asked Questions.)
Has numerous links, check section on Non-Ionizing Radiation.
"Health Risks Associated With Residential Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation." Roland J. Lamarine is Associate Professor of Health Education and Richard A. Narad is Assistant Professor of Health Services Administration, both in the Department of Health & Community Services at California State University, Chico, California
Visit Dr. Weil's EMF page at HotWired for a brief overview and his take on the controversy.
"QUEBEC, CANADA. Dr. Patrick Levallois, MD of the Public Health Center at Laval University reports on his study of the relationship between the exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines and the development of childhood leukemia (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). Dr. Levallois compared the results of nine published studies dealing with exposure to 50-Hz or 60-Hz magnetic fields from power lines. He concludes that children exposed to significant levels of EMF (>2 to 3 mG) have a 1.5 to 2.7 greater risk of developing leukemia than do children with insignificant exposure. Dr. Levallois recommends that measures for protecting people from 50-60 Hz EMF should be studied. In the meantime he advocates "prudent avoidance"; an approach also supported by the Swedish National Electrical Safety Board (IHN Feb.95). Levallois, Patrick. Do power frequency magnetic fields cause leukemia in children? American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol. 11, No. 4, July/August 1995, pp. 263-70"
"Databases, Documents, Electronic publications, Health Sciences, Societies and Associations, Occupational health and safety, Oncology, Public Health, Radiology and Imaging, Sites."
"Although the research regarding dangers from Electro-Magnetic Fields (EMF) is inconclusive, there are simple, low cost solutions that minimize EMF exposure for both new and existing houses."
"Clinical magnetic resonance imaging, as it is presently practiced, is associated with several types of potential health concerns that impact both the patients as well as the health practitioners themselves that work in and around this environment."
Napa Sentinel Mind Control Series
Well-researched report on CIA mind-control experimentation on US citizens. "There was just a small news announcement on the radio in early July after a short heat wave, three inmates of Vacaville Medical Facility had died in non-air conditioned cells. Two of those prisoners, the announcement said, may have died as a result of medical treatment. No media inquiries were made, no major news stories developed because of these deaths. But what was the medical treatment that may have caused their deaths? The Medical Facility indicates they were mind control or behavior modification treatments. A deeper probe into the death of these two inmates unravels a mind-boggling tale of horror that has been part of California penal history for a long time, and one that caused national outcries two decades ago."
Power and the People Electromagnetic Fields and Health Hazards
"With the evidence that electromagnetic fields may harm humans still inconclusive, lawmakers and regulators are struggling to make sensible policy." Page originally published in the November/December 1991 issue of The Environmental Forum, (C) 1991 Environmental Law Institute.
Groups and Associations
These are links to Citzen's Groups and Trade Associations. Here is where you are likely to find the most stratified perspectives, but there is still some of the best information at some of these sites.
"Although Amateur Radio is basically a safe activity, in recent years there has been considerable discussion and concern about the possible hazards of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), including both RF energy and power frequency (50-60 Hz) electromagnetic fields."
"ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy, Peter G. Neumann, moderator. The RISKS Forum is a moderated digest. Its USENET equivalent is comp.risks." Visit the ACM site. Check out a couple posts.
"The Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) was established in 1978 as an independent organization of biological and physical scientists, physicians and engineers interested in the interactions of nonionizing radiations with biological systems. BEMS has approximately 700 individual members from the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand."
Bridlewood Residents Hydro Line Committee Main Menu Page:
A great site, including information on:
Cancer Journal Can Non-Ionizing Radiation Induce Cancer?
"At present, despite many epidemiological and laboratory studies, the EMF-cancer connection remains controversial. Extremely low frequency fields (ELF) and radiofrequency fields (RF) are of particular importance."
Electromagnetic Studies at the Leading Edge Research Group
Some very interesting EMF weapon and mind-control information. "Leading Edge Research Group is a planetary analysis organization that has existed since 1988, and was formerly known as
Nevada Aerial Research Group. Since that time, it has released over 15,000 pages of research information worldwide through
the forum of the Leading Edge Interational Research Journal and the famous Matrix books. Leading Edge Research Group
interacts with many other research groups and organizations, such as ... Microwave News ... "
EMF-L, A Mail Reflector Concerned With EMF Bioeffects
"The purpose of this list is to create a forum for lay people (and scientists) to discuss and share (in non-technical language) information about the growing concern regarding the safety and hazards of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation." Follow the link to view some selected digests. To subscribe, follow the link, and follow the directions. Moderated by The EMF Guru, Roy Beavers, who says "Tell the folks: That is a STRAIGHT TALKIN' group. Not worrying about POLITICAL CORRECTNESS. They are trying to "shine the light" of truth upon the EMF health issue insofar as they can perceive it!! Everyone is welcome. Join up and 'have your say' or ask your question."
The EMR Alliance, A Non-Profit Grassroots Organization
"The EMR Alliance will continue the committment of educating and informing the public about the biological effects, adverse health hazards and environmental impact of EMF radiation." You can mailto: EMRALL@AOL.COM through this link if your browser is correctly configured. They are currently distributing a free pamphlet titled "Cell Tower Static, Consumers Cause Interference in the Race to a Wireless World."
Funded by service providers like PG&E. Links directly to their EMF page.
A list of International links on a Swedish server maintained by an organization of people harmed by EMF exposure. Many links, most in English. "On this server you will find information in English and/or Swedish about the "Electrical Oversensitivity" or "Electrical Hypersensitivity" phenomenon."
"Electric and magnetic fields (EMF) is an invisible force that is characteristic of electricity. It is present whenever electricity is used--including near power lines or household electrical appliances such as can openers, electric clocks, computers, microwave ovens and hair dryers."
IEEE United States Activities Board: "Some research, conducted primarily within the last fifteen years, suggests that low-frequency electric and magnetic fields of relatively low intensity can influence biological systems."
"Dedicated to providing quality medical knowledge in order to foster better understanding"
"Before 1993, there were reports linking possible EMF exposure in the workplace with increased risks of leukemia and brain tumors among adults. Since 1993, there have been four major studies that included EMF measurements. All looked at occupational EMF exposure (two published in 1993 by U.S. and Swedish researchers, one in 1994 by a Canadian and French research team, and one in 1995 by American researchers)."
"Are you, or your family, suffering from chronic health problems ? including Leukaemia, cancer, depression, M.E., slow healing, electrical hypersensitivity (which can be a cause of headaches, lethargy, tingling skin, eye problems). Links have been shown between these problems and the electromagnetic fields in which you may be living." An interesting Who's Who of some EMF researchers.
"TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), consists of 1.3 million Swedish professionals, organised into 19 associations that work together to improve their members' working conditions. These 1.3 million members represent a wide variety of employees in both the public and private sectors."
"In June the PBS television series Frontline aired a show called "Currents of Fear," which dealt extensively with the subject of Paul Brodeur's book. The show features, among others, residents of Omaha, Nebraska, who perceive a correspondence between the incidence of cancer in their neighborhood and the presence of power lines. The program's treatment of the whole issue was so enlightening that it's worthwhile to present here some major excerpts from the transcript. The transcript reveals the nature of the fears of people like the Omaha group and the difficulty the scientific community has in dealing with those fears."
Many interesting related links on: NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard), Environmental Law, and Eminent Domain.
Research Sites
These are links to sites where they actually do EMF-bioeffects related research.
"Battelle-Northwest's EMF team has been responsible for developing many of the now-standard experimental and epidemiologic techniques for EMF research."
Biomagnetics and Iron Biomineralization Group research projects and links to other Biomineralization research sites.
"The Loma Linda University Cancer Institute was established in 1991 in response to the growing need for a cancer center in California's Inland Empire that would be a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and education. A new 139,000 square-foot cancer research building, scheduled for completion in 1997, will house modern, state-of-the-art laboratory space."
Fact sheets on various cancers, including ALL, various other leukemias, central nervous system cancer, and melanoma.
"ORNL's lab is one of just a handful that will do EMF replication studies. Paul Gailey of Energy Division cited ORNL's multidisciplinary strength and cooperation across programs and divisions as one factor in obtaining funding for the EMF lab. "This facility, one of just four in the nation, is a success story for the Laboratory Director's Research and Development Fund and for multidisciplinary collaboration," he said."
Last updated on 2-12-97