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Switzerland and Electrosmog - 1

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The following commentaries on electrosmog, published in two Swiss newspapers, Tribune de Genève and 24 Heures (« readers’ comments » column) and written by the editor of this blog, are available to everyone to raise awareness of this issue.  (Translated from French.)

Effects of Wireless Technology (1st November 2010)


On 26 October the Tribune de Genève devoted an article to the quality of the telecommunications network in Switzerland. People are demanding an improvement in the quality of the network without taking into account the dangers to their health that is implicated. Scientific studies have shown a link between electromagnetic fields and all kinds of health problems, including cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. The utilization by children and adolescents of cell phones and computers equipped with WiFi is particularly harmful because children absorb more radiation than adults. This can cause hyperactivity, aggressive behavior, and memory and concentration problems. Four billion people in the world are hooked on this technology which to date has earned almost one trillion dollars for the industry. This is why the telecommunications industry tries to cover up the truth about health effects. It is thus the responsibility of consumers (parents, employers and educators) to inform themselves in order to protect others from the harmful effects of this technology. It is up to them to raise awareness, especially of legislators to impose stricter rules such as banning the use of cell phones in children under 14 years and computers equipped with WiFi in schools. 
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