MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill this week that allows for the expansion of 5G wireless technology in Wisconsin - and a leading environmental group is blasting the governor for signing it into law.
Wisconsin for safe Technology said in a statement that radiation from 5G towers is harmful to human health and the environment. They cited numerous peer-reviewed studies which have linked exposure to wireless radiation with a long list of acute and chronic health problems including cancer, DNA damage, neurological and cognitive harm, infertility and miscarriage, migraines, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's, behavior problems among others.
"Deploying 5G without rigorous safety-testing and updated biologically-protective safety limits is irresponsible. Children are especially vulnerable to wireless radiation exposure because of their developing brains and bodies,” Greendale resident Elaine Unger, of Wisconsin For Safe Technology, said in response to the bill.
In signing the bill, Evers said it was important for Wisconsin to catch up to neighboring states when it comes to wireless technology.
"Senate Bill 239 allows us to catch up with the rest of the Midwest by bringing 5G to Wisconsin,” Evers said in a statement. “This is an important step for investing and updating our infrastructure that will pave the way for the next generation of connectivity across our state.”
Unger said, "There are zero studies proving 5G is safe. Zero. This bill strips us of our rights to protect our health, our privacy and our property. It also strips the rights of local government to protect us."
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Greendale, WI Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.