RF-EMF and Cancer: Systematic Review Published

Digitally created image used in the EMFSA April 2025 Newsletter, showing a lab setup with a rodent, cell phone, and microscope—representing experimental RF-EMF health impact studies.

A long-awaited, just-published Systematic Review (pre-proof) strengthens support for the 2011 International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification of RF-EMF as a possible human carcinogen.  The Review concluded that RF EMF exposure increases the incidence of cancer in experimental animals.

Fertility

•RF-EMF and Male Fertility: WHO Priority Topic Update
We review a recent corrigendum to a 2024 study on RF-EMF exposure and male fertility, clarifying and updating key findings.

A Valid Question

“To date, the authors of three systematic reviews (SRs) have issued corrigenda after publication to correct significant errors. How many more significant errors or major problems will be uncovered by the authors or by critical readers of the 12 WHO SRs?” — Joel M. Moskowitz, PhD

• LF-EMF and Pregnancy Risks
New findings suggest that LF-EMF exposure may affect the peri-implantation period, potentially increasing the risk of pregnancy loss. Many women may unknowingly undergo physical therapies involving electromagnetic fields during this critical stage.
(Reference: Franczak et al., 2025)

General

• Policy Changes and Legal Battles
UK: 2017 ECC regulatory changes have unintentionally triggered a surge in mast site litigation. We examine the consequences.

• Emerging Insurance Risks in the 6G Era
With commercial 6G networks projected by 2029–2030, how will new EMF exposures impact insurance markets and risk assessment?

• Research Funding Opportunity: FSM 2025 Call
The Swiss Research Foundation for Electricity and Mobile Communication (FSM) is offering CHF 150,000 in 2025 for research investigating high-frequency electromagnetic fields from new satellite communication technologies.

• Pediatric Thyroid Cancer: New Risk Factors Identified
A new Yale-led study links early-life exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) and outdoor artificial light at night to increased risk of pediatric thyroid cancer.

Link to the EMFSA April 2025 Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/rf-emf-cancer-fertility-6g-insurance

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The EMFSA January 2025 Newsletter is out! This month, we explore key topics on AI, 5G, radiofrequency radiation (RFR) and scientific innovation, including:

• The Global AI Race: Promise & Challenges

The global AI race is heating up, bringing both promise and challenges. Concerns over power supply and sustainability are becoming more pressing.

•OpenAI’s Role in the Stargate Project
Given OpenAI’s central role in the Stargate Project, artificial intelligence remains at the core of this initiative, shaping the future of AI technology.

• 5G and Millimeter-Wave Frequencies

Is Millimeter-Wave the primary frequency for 5G? We explore the topic.

• RFR Exposure and Genetic Changes

The first study showing genetic changes in rat tumors from lifetime radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure is featured in the 2024 NIEHS Papers of the Year.

• Inspiring Young Minds in Science

Read about an inspiring project led by children, exploring science, problem-solving, and creating solutions for their well-being.  We encourage young minds to engage in discovery and innovation.

• Fire Hazards in Electrical Infrastructure

Malfunctioning electrical infrastructure can pose serious fire hazards, especially in renewable energy systems, energy storage, and power transmission https://www.emfsa.co.za/safety/fire-hazards-malfunctioning-electrical-infrastructure/

Photo by Andrey Metelev on Unsplash

• Are Smartwatch Wristbands Safe?

Do the wristbands of smartwatches and other fitness wearables contain “forever chemicals“? What are the potential health risks ?

• The Hidden Impact of Wind Turbines on Bats

Did you know that wind turbine blades can be deadly to bats? As the turbines sweep through the air at over 300 km/h, they create low-pressure vortices. Simply passing through these vortices can cause fatal lung hemorrhages in bats.

• Mobile Phone Bans in Schools

Almost 40% of countries now have a law or policy banning the use of mobile phones in schools

• RF-EMF Exposure and Pregnancy Outcomes

Corrigendum:

Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field (RF-EMF) Exposure on Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes
This systematic review examines experimental studies in non-human mammals.

Corrigendum Findings

According to the authors, there is no significant change in the quantitative outputs of the effect estimates. The interpretation and conclusions of the review remain unchanged

• French Court Ruling on Smart Meters

A French appeals court has ruled that a homeowner can legally have his Linky smart electricity meter removed due to health concerns. This could set a legal precedent.

Read the full newsletter at EMFSA January 2025 Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/ai-fire-hazards

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Metal roofs, due to their conductive properties, can act as unintended RF antennas. This effect is amplified when a metal roof is unearthed, increasing the likelihood of radiofrequency (RF) radiation hotspots. In these cases, the metal roof can pick up and re-radiate RF signals from nearby sources, creating potential hazards.

However, when properly grounded, metal roofs can serve as excellent protection against radiation. A grounded metal roof can shield the building’s interior from external RF and electromagnetic fields. This protective capability depends on the roof’s earthing, ensuring that any accumulated electric charges are safely dissipated into the ground.

One key risk of an unearthed metal roof is jump conduction, where RF radiation generates high electric fields. If these fields exceed a certain threshold, electric currents can arc across air gaps, leading to discharges. Without grounding, these charges can’t be safely channeled, increasing the risk of electrical events.

In addition, metal roofs often consist of different parts, such as sections at varying levels, which can create junctions or gaps. These discontinuities may exacerbate RF reception and hotspots, particularly if the entire system isn’t uniformly grounded. Electrical imbalances between the roof sections can lead to uneven charge distribution and increased RF pickup.

Moisture can further complicate this issue, especially in homes with rising damp. Wet conditions increase conductivity, degrade insulation, and elevate the risk of RF exposure, worsening the chances of jump conduction.

Proper grounding of all metal roof components is crucial. It mitigates these risks, ensuring that electrical charges are safely directed away, reducing potential harm from both RF radiation and moisture-related complications.

A metal roof with solar panels 

Grounding a metal roof with solar panels requires special consideration to ensure safety and avoid electrical issues.

Use a licensed electrician

Because grounding solar panel systems on metal roofs can be complex, it’s recommended to have a qualified electrician or solar installer ensure your system is properly designed and grounded according to local regulations.

By carefully managing bonding, grounding, and protection against potential issues like lightning and corrosion, one can avoid many of the pitfalls associated with grounding a metal roof with solar panels. Always prioritize safety by adhering to electrical standards and consulting professionals where necessary.

Some of the information and writing in this post were refined with the help of ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI.

Further reading – 2 informative posts

•Jeromy Johnson The Dark Side of Solar

 ” I advise that ES people completely avoid solar unless they have shielded wiring and can put the panels / inverter away from the home and professionally filter the AC line coming into the home” Jeromy Johnson

Copyright Jeromy Johnson October 2017 – Draft, All Rights Reserved https://www.emfanalysis.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dark-Side-of-Solar-Draft.pdf

•Hugo Schooneveld – Tips for the low-radiation purchase and installation of solar panels

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Snippet: Researchers studied the impact of light pollution on zebrafish and discovered that blue light, like that emitted by phones and electronic devices, caused the most significant anxiety responses. After only five nights of exposure, the zebrafish began to exhibit signs of anxiety. Furthermore, the next generation of zebrafish displayed anxiety-related behaviors, indicating the potential for long-term effects across generations. Source https://earthsky.org/earth/light-pollution-fish-next-generation/

Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/emfsa-september-2024-newsletter

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30th of January 2024

•Accusations of conflict of interest and the quality of science (from both sides).

•An opinion article and a review published in response to said opinion article:

•de Vocht F and Albers P (2022) The population health effects from 5G: Controlling the narrative. Front. Public Health 10:1082031. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1082031

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1082031/full

•Weller S and McCredden JE (2024) Understanding the public voices and researchers speaking into the 5G narrative. Front. Public Health 11:1339513. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1339513

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1339513/full

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Nanoparticles are used in many cosmetic products including moisturisers, hair care products, make- up and sunscreen. Why and how does this relate to radiofrequency exposure? 

Read more in our December 2023 newsletter https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/nanoparticles-rfr-and-skin

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The most important topic in this month’s newsletter:

Colorectal cancer in young people

https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/ehs-emfis-jammers-cancer-mm-waves-smartphones-emi

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Cahier de la recherche n°20: “Radiofrequencies and health – Understanding where research stands (PDF) 

Machine Translated by Google:

https://www.emfsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-11-ED-Cahiers-de-la-recherche_20-2.pdf

ANSES – Research Papers No 20 – Health, Environment, Labor – November 2022

Radiofrequencies and Health: Understand where the research stands May 2021-November 2022

ANSES and the health effects of radiofrequencies (translated)

Development of communications technologies translates into a wide variety of objects, connected devices and wireless services using radio frequencies: baby monitors, security cameras headphones, glasses, watches, key rings, blood pressure monitors… This exponential growth is not without raising questions that are the subject of permanent news both from a scientific and regulatory point of view and from a political and societal point of view.

The growth in uses is likely to increase the exposure of the general population via new fixed transmitters, new mobile equipment or new uses (e.g. equipment worn close to the body, even inside the body or even the skin).

For several years, ANSES has been involved in expert appraisal activities in almost all areas of the
non-ionizing electromagnetic spectrum: from extremely low frequencies to millimeter waves. With
regard to the deployment of 5G technologies, the Agency collaborated with the ANFR to collect the
first public exposure measurements taken before and after the commissioning of 5G on 1,500 sites
located in France. In addition, from 20 April to 1 June 2021, it carried out an open consultation during which citizens could make contributions and comments on the expert report published in April 2021. Hence ANSES’s updated opinion of February 2022 supported by an expert report supplemented and enriched with new data.

In view of the rapid evolution of technologies which leads to the exploitation of new frequency
bands (such as those of 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz for 5G, in France), it seems essential, on the one hand,
to adapt the methodologies for measuring and evaluating exposure and, on the other hand, to study the biological and health effects of electromagnetic waves in these frequency bands. To date, the number of users and 5G traffic are still limited in France in the 3.5 GHz band, while the 26 GHz band is not yet exploited by mobile telephone operators. ANSES’s mission is part of a developing context and the data available in the literature are still scarce.

To estimate the impact of 5G technologies on health and the environment, the Agency regularly
continues its scientific monitoring and updating work. Following the recent production of numerous
data from new mechanistic studies, but also from epidemiological studies such as Mobi-kids
(December 2021) or the key study of the “National Toxicology Program” (August 2020) on the
development of tumors in rodents exposed to mobile telephone signals, an expert appraisal
examining the carcinogenic effects of radiofrequencies is underway at ANSES, all frequency bands
combined.

Finally, ANSES invests in the production of new scientific knowledge by supporting research on the health effects of radiofrequencies. This Cahier de la Recherche presents eleven projects funded between 2017 and 2020 via the call for research projects; “radiofrequencies and health” of the national environment-health-work research program (PNR EST). So-called exploratory investigation projects (PIE) also make it possible to acquire new knowledge in response to questions raised by civil society, for example on the symptoms declared near relay antennas, hypersensitivity to electromagnetic fields or even the exposure to new mobile telecommunications signals including 5G. The need for this type of project was identified thanks to the dialogue initiated since 2011 with associative or professional stakeholders within the framework of the “Radiofrequency and health” dialogue committee.

Professor Benoit VALLET
Director General, ANSES

Notebooks of the research on the Agency’s website: https://www.anses.fr/fr/content/les-cahiers-de-la-recherche

Note to readers: The presentations of the research projects reflect the points of view of the partner scientific teams and do not commit either the supervising Ministries or ANSES and the associated partners. For any questions, the contacts are indicated at the top of each article.

Summary

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Link to the report: https://bit.ly/3HkQ4vh

Report chaired and presented by: James C Lech

Committee members 2022: page 43-44 of the report

Timestamps:

0:00 Change the environment

2:28 Change to photon flux model

2:50 Change the light then RF part easier to deal with

5:07 Misinterpretation of guidelines

7:57 Energy flux model thinking

8:48 Satellites

10:46 Amazing solutions found when environment improves

11:45 Cold Joy; feeling better leads to change

13:02 Laws in place; Equality Act

13:39 Change the environment to get better; Nobel Prize Awards; General scientific consensus

15:26 Standards versus Guidelines; WHO and ICNIRP do not have standards, only guidelines

14:41 Monitoring; enforcement

17:40 Issues with authoritative bodies

19:48 ‘WHO says”; “government says”

20:38 Low energy metabolism; neurochemistry; understanding of a message

21:20 Nobel Prizes; general scientific consensus

23:00 Diplomacy; working together

27:00 You cannot change a person, you can grow a person by influencing their development

27:43 Drive starts from the local community

30:34 Professor Anna Coutsoudis

32:10 Luc Montagnier; Doug Wallace; Prof. Himla Soodyall

Continued in Part 6 https://www.emfsa.co.za/videos/video-south-african-national-who-emf-report-2022-debriefing-webinar-part-6/

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According to the authors there is no evidence of a causal association between wireless phone use and brain tumours. Because of likely biases a small increased risk cannot be ruled out.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021006942

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