Public Safety, Privacy, Property Values

Public Safety Harms

A 2011 article in IEEE Spectrum says that the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) — a working group of 31 scientists from 14 countries — reviewed the latest research and classified RF/MW electromagnetic fields/radiation — from any source — as Group 2B, “possibly carcinogenic to humans based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer.” Citing Studies completed from 2011 to 2020, Dr. Lennart Hardell and other members from that working group are calling to change RF Microwave Radiation to Group 1 — a definite human carcinogen. More here.

Privacy Harms

Despite a 2017 Telecom-friendly State Bill, HB.2365, all Arizona cities retain their authority to regulate the operations of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTFs) to protect the quiet enjoyment of streets and residents’ constitutionally-guaranteed rights to privacy and safety. Densified 4G/5G WTFs in the public rights-of-way sacrifices privacy because once the pole is claimed, wireless or government entities can install whatever they want on the pole: video cameras, listening devices, or microwave devices that can image the interiors of homes. More here.

Property Value Harms

Arizona cities need to regulate the densified 4G/5G WTFs roll out and enter into a public process that delivers the least intrusive means to get the fastest, most reliable and energy-efficient Internet access . . . that is Wireline fiber-optics direct to our homes. We also must turn down the the power of WTFs to a safe level near homes, schools and parks. WTFs constructed close to homes significantly reduces property values. A peer-reviewed study in the 2005 Appraisal Journal, said homes near WTFs are devalued 20% to 25%.