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Aug

Reducing risk of childhood obesity in the wake of covid-19

August 14, 2021
BMJ 2021; 374 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1716 (Published 10 August 2021) BMJ 2021;374:n1716 Alexandra Chung and colleagues call for governments to prioritise child obesity as they implement measures to recover from the pandemic https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1716 Extract Healthy school food and physical activity environments As part of government efforts to reduce the spread of covid-19, schools and early childhood education and care settings have sometimes been closed...
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13
Aug

US Appeal Court – FCC has to explain why radiofrequency guidelines are not outdated

August 13, 2021
Source: https://www.emfsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20-1025-1910111.pdf Excerpt from the ruling: We grant the petitions in part and remand to the Commission. The Commission failed to provide a reasoned explanation for its determination that its guidelines adequately protect against the harmful effects of exposure to radiofrequency radiation unrelated to cancer. It must, in particular, (i) provide a reasoned explanation for...
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13
Aug

Will a pendant made of shungite “absorb and neutralise” electromagnetic radiation?

August 13, 2021
NO, IT WILL NOT PROTECT YOU OR SAVE YOU FROM 5G! Pendant ‘protection from radiation’ claims sink like a stone https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EMFSA/we-agree-throw-money-away
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13
Aug

The changing nature of work and skills in the digital age

August 13, 2021
How are #work & skills changing in the #digital age? Via @EU_ScienceHubhttps://t.co/p4gGepjHGg— STOA Panel (@EP_ScienceTech) August 13, 2021 Download the report The changing nature of work and skills in the digital age “The changing nature of work and skills in the digital age” synthesises the main policy-relevant findings stemming from on-going JRC research projects on...
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12
Aug

A nifty study showing that pesticides + EMF are more unhealthy for the bees than pesticides alone…

August 12, 2021
Source https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/2021/08/12/a-nifty-study-showing-that-pesticides-emf-are-more-unhealthy-for-the-bees-than-pesticides-alone/ Note added by EMFSA: This study is about power-line ELF-EMF Extract There is a growing concern that the decline in pollinators spells problems for humans. However, there is debate as to what causes decline in e.g. bee populations. What modifications to environment, introduced by humans, cause death and misbehavior of bees. Many claim...
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12
Aug

The world must cooperate to avoid a catastrophic space collision

August 12, 2021
Governments and companies urgently need to share data on the mounting volume of satellites and debris orbiting Earth. https://t.co/ek7rYKd4mc— nature (@Nature) August 11, 2021 EDITORIAL 11 August 2021 Governments and companies urgently need to share data on the mounting volume of satellites and debris orbiting Earth. There’s an awful lot of stuff orbiting Earth, with...
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10
Aug

New Starlink Dishes For Cars, Planes To Carry Radiation Hazard Warning

August 10, 2021
Source https://wccftech.com/new-starlink-dishes-for-cars-planes-to-carry-radiation-hazard-warning/ By Ramish Zafar, Aug 8, 2021 Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SpaceX) Starlink satellite internet service is making progress in delivering internet connectivity to vehicles. SpaceX’s subsidiary, SpaceX Services Inc, also referred to as SpaceX, has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking it to operate brand new user terminals. These terminals, ‘high...
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10
Aug

A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance

August 10, 2021
Even if your phone says it's connected to the next-generation wireless standard, you may not actually be getting all of the features 5G promises—including defense against so-called stingray surveillance devices. https://t.co/7arkOV23Dj #security— WIRED (@WIRED) August 10, 2021 You may not have the full story about what network you’re on—and how well you’re protected. IN NORTH...
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07
Aug

Does Amazon’s Sleep Tracking Technology Invade Bedroom Privacy? Concerns Raised About Data Sharing, Opacity of Intentions for Collected Information

August 7, 2021
Source CPO Magazine https://tinyurl.com/7u97kkm4 SCOTT IKEDA, AUGUST 3, 2021 Amazon’s new sleep tracking technology proposes to cast an “electromagnetic bubble” over customers, monitoring their movements throughout the night in an attempt to improve quality of rest. Critics have already raised multiple concerns, from exactly what Amazon intends to do with the data it collects about...
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