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Wisconsin Group Plans Cell-Tower Protest Over Radiation Concerns
A Wisconsin group says radiation from cell towers is harmful to expectant mothers, children, and many adults.
GREENDALE, WI — Citing numerous studies about the effects of RF radiation on people, including expectant mothers, newborns and various adults, a group is demonstrating this week in protest over the mass-deployment of small-cell wireless towers near residential areas.
"Thousands of scientific studies have shown that long-term exposure to wireless microwave radiation causes biological harm, overwhelming the body's biological, chemical and electrical systems, and creating an opportunity for serious medical issues ranging including neurological problems and cognitive deficits to microwave sickness and cancer," organizers with the Wisconsin For Safe Technology said in a statement to Patch. "Children are more vulnerable to these effects, as their physiology is still developing."
The sidewalk rally will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m. outside the U.S. Cellular retail store located at 5275 S. 76th Street in Greendale.
The group is calling on wireless companies, such as U.S. Cellular, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint to voluntarily stop their deployment of small-cell wireless antennas in close proximity to homes and apartments until their technology can be proven to be safe for everyone.
"Our children have a right to play in their yards and sleep in their beds without being subject to constant 24/7 involuntary exposure to microwave radiation that could harm their health, and we have an obligation to protect them," the group says.
