(J and J) wanted to know some information on the topic. I realized placing some data up in a GTG blog would be helpful, so if you are also interested in data on EMFs, please see below:
First, the basic characteristics of EMFs depend on the frequency. They can be electric, magnetic, electromagnetic fields, and radiation. However, EMPs are NOT the same as radiation. There is a relationship, but not the same. EMFs travel in the form of waves, and we characterize them based on their energy, frequency, and wavelength.
What science does know for sure is that we should be at least 3 feet away from electronic equipment when in use. This is because after 3 feet, EMFs from small appliances drop virtually to zero. That means computers should be at arm-length away, plugged-in alarm clocks that are on night stands should be three feet or arm-length away from your head. Cell phones should be charging in the other room when you sleep. Do not keep them charging on your night stand or in your bedroom when sleeping. Use the speaker on your cell phone all the time, do not hold the phone to your ear for call, after call, after call. Now all the studies that I know of – state that harm is registered for young children and women who are pregnant. Do not have kids play outside that is near or under High Voltage Power lines. School yards next to these High Voltage Lines should be moved in order to be safe for the kids. Why risk something that studies are still researching because of identifiable concerns. Us adults seem to show a good tolerance against EMF, but children who are growing, and pregnant women, have a higher risk. Long term damage for all of us? – we do not know as of yet.
One interesting study was done with a four foot long fluorescent bulb directly under a High Voltage tower with these power lines. As night fell, a six foot ladder was climbed by a person with rubber gloves and shoes while holding a four foot fluorescent bulb up over his head. The fluorescent tube started to glow ever so slightly. The EMFs coming off the High Voltage Lines above excited the phosphorus inside the fluorescent tube to the point that it started to glow slightly against the dark sky.
Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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