P-04-553 A full and independent investigation in to the health risks of wireless and mobile phone technologies in Wales including all schools
We
call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to conduct
a full and independent investigation in to the effects of Electro Magnetic
Fields created and emitted by wireless technologies, phone masts, mobile phones
and other frequency emitters and domestic appliances on the health and general
well being of humans and the natural world. There is now an enormous body of
evidence demonstrating that the bombardment of modern traffic in electro
magnetic fields can be harmful, causing DNA and cellular damage, having an
impact on immune function and causing an increased risk of cancer and a loss of
fertility - with children being especially susceptible to these threats.
Additional Information
The
Council of Europe, World Health Organization, International Agency for UK
Trades Union Congress (TUC), European Environment Agency, International
Commission for Electromagnetic Safety and the Russian, German and Israeli
governments are all asking for these health risks to be addressed and for
practical measures such as hard wiring in schools to be introduced instead of
Wi Fi. The Welsh Government could also lead in this area and protect the future
health of all Welsh citizens by conducting their own independent research as
well as consulting with independent organisations such as Powerwatch and
WiFiinschools who provide a vast amount of research and strongly advise that
the precautionary principle be followed.
Petition raised by: Cymru Sofren / Sovereign Wales
Date Petition first
considered by Committee:
13 May 2014
Number of signatures: 11
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 07/05/2014