As Apple unveils its latest generation of iPhones, the conversation around the safety of wireless technology, particularly 5G, intensifies. Frank Clegg, former President of Microsoft Canada and now an advocate for safe technology, has long highlighted the potential health risks associated with 5G. With over 230 scientists voicing their concerns to the UN and WHO, the urgency to scrutinize this technology becomes clear. Clegg warns that the convenience of staying connected may come at a significant cost to our health, urging consumers and regulators alike to rethink their approach to wireless technology.
NN: With Apple releasing its latest generation of iPhones this week, it’s important to keep in mind that the wireless technology in cell phones, tablets and other devices is not nearly as safe as we’d like to think. The convenience of being connected to endless information and communication tools is something few of us can resist, yet the price we pay could be devastating.
Former Microsoft Canada President Frank Clegg, who currently serves on the Environmental Health Trust business advisory group and as the chief executive of Canadians for Safe Technology, has been warning for years about the dangers of 5G wireless technology, and he has been pressing telecommunications companies to prove that it is safe.
In an educational video, Clegg shared research and data showing the potential impacts of wireless technologies on human health. “I’ve seen the tremendous benefit that technology can provide; I’ve also seen the potential harm if technology is not implemented correctly … I am especially concerned about our current implementation of 5G wireless technology, and the more research I do and the more experts I talk to, the more concerned I become,” he said.
Clegg, who has more than four decades of experience in the tech sector, highlighted one fact that tells you everything you need to know about 5G: “I am not aware of a single study that shows that 5G technology is safe,” he cautioned.
He also pointed out that more than 230 researchers and scientists from dozens of countries sent a formal letter to the UN and the World Health Organization outlining their reservations about the rollout of 5G wireless technology.
The main concern is the fact that it gives off RF radiation, which the human body absorbs and accumulates. It has already been linked to a slew of problems via hundreds of studies demonstrating biological harm. A 2018 study by the National Institute of Health’s National Toxicology Program uncovered evidence of cancer and damage to DNA from the use of wireless devices.
The technology has been linked to diabetes, infertility, headaches, insomnia, heart arrythmias and palpitations, and fatigue. It has also been associated with a number of mental health problems, ranging from autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to mood swings, depression and anxiety.
Regulators aren’t doing enough to protect the public from 5G dangers
You might think that with so much evidence stacked up against it, regulators would protect the public from exposure to this dangerous technology. However, Clegg noted that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is in charge of this important task, is actually composed of former telecommunications executives and engineers, representing a conflict of interest, while there are no doctors or scientists there.
Another problem is the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, which bars telecommunication firms from being sued over the health or safety of their products. He believes these companies have long been aware of the dangers, and that is why they have hundreds of lobbyists working on their behalf to protect the industry.
Moreover, the FCC’s guidelines are now more than 25 years old and have not been updated to account for the considerable advancements in technology that have been made recently.
“And in fact, the telecommunications industry is self-policing, so what we are left with is almost a Wild West scenario,” he added.
With people around the world increasingly acquiring devices equipped with this technology for everything from video conferencing to monitoring their home appliances, the situation could explode in the years to come. Clegg warned that public awareness of these dangers is desperately needed, and people must take the initiative to do something about their exposure.
Currently, there are ongoing discussions around the safety of 5G technology, especially in light of recent product launches by major tech companies like Apple. Health advocacy groups continue to call for more rigorous studies and updated regulations to address emerging concerns about wireless radiation. The dialogue surrounding these issues has gained traction, as consumers become more aware of the potential health implications, leading to increased public demand for transparency and safety in technological advancements.
