Doctor Who Stood Up to Monsanto & Declared Agent Orange Carcinogenic Warns Us on Wireless

Dr. Lennart Hardell Initiated the Reykjavik Appeal on to Halt Wireless Technology in Schools

Dr. Lennart Hardell did research on Agent Orange in the 1970's and determined it to be carcinogenic and toxic. He spoke out on his research and was discounted and dismissed by officials-  later found to be on the payroll of Monsanto.

Read his 2 most recent publications

Carlberg, Michael and Lennart Hardell. “Evaluation of Mobile Phone and Cordless Phone Use and Glioma Risk Using the Bradford Hill Viewpoints from 1965 on Association or Causation.” BioMed Research International, vol. 2017, 2017.

“Corporate Ties That Bind: An Examination of Corporate Manipulation and Vested Interest in Public Health” Chapter 3: “A Battleground - From Phenoxyacetic Acids, Chlorphenyls and Dioxins to Mobile Phones--Cancer Risks, Greenwashing and Vested Interests” by Lennart Hardell Skyhorse Publishing Link Google Book Link

Please watch this video where he discusses why wireless in school should be banned. 

"Wi-Fi in schools, in contrast to wired internet connections, will increase risk of neurologic impairment and long-term risk of cancer in students. Promoting wireless technology in schools disregards current health warnings from international science and public health experts in this field." Lennart Hardell, MD, PhD, and Michael Carlberg, MSc, Department of Oncology, Orebro University Hospital, Sweden

Read Dr. Hardell's letter on wireless radiation to MCPS 

Is Dr. Hardell the only concerned Doctor? 

No. There are literally hundreds. You can read their statements here. If you want to see letters from many other Doctors asking that schools remove wireless please click here. 

Read the Guardian Article on Dr. Hardell and Agent Orange
Read a New York Times article from the 1990's on Dr. Hardell and Agent Orange

Dr. Lennart Hardell has a scientific blog. Click here. 
See some of his research here.

Carlberg, Michael and Lennart Hardell. “Evaluation of Mobile Phone and Cordless Phone Use and Glioma Risk Using the Bradford Hill Viewpoints from 1965 on Association or Causation.” BioMed Research International, vol. 2017, 2017.

Carlberg, Michael, et al. “Increasing incidence of thyroid cancer in the Nordic countries with main focus on Swedish data.” BMC Cancer 16.426 (2016).

Carlberg, Michael and Lennart Hardell. "Decreased survival of glioma patients with astrocytoma grade IV (glioblastoma multiforme) associated with long-term use of mobile and cordless phones." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 11.10 (2014): 10790-805.

Hardell, Lennart and Michael Carlberg. "Mobile phone and cordless phone use and the risk for glioma–Analysis of pooled case-control studies in Sweden, 1997–2003 and 2007–2009." Pathophysiology 22.1 (2015): 1-13.

Hardell, Lennart and Michael Carlberg. "Using the Hill viewpoints from 1965 for evaluating strengths of evidence of the risk for brain tumors associated with use of mobile and cordless phones." Reviews on Environmental Health 28.2-3 (2013): 97-106.

Read his letter to Montgomery County Schools here.

Reykjavik Appeal on Wireless Technology in Schools

Reykjavik Appeal on Wireless Technology in Schools 

Dr. Leszczynski presenting on children and wireless
in Iceland February 2017 where this Appeal was presented. 

We, the signers, are concerned about our children's health and development in schools with wireless technology for teaching. A vast amount of scientific studies have shown considerable medical risks with long-term exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) from wireless devices and networks well below the recommended reference levels from the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). We ask the authorities to take their responsibility for our children's future health and wellbeing.

In May 2011 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at WHO classified RFR as a Group 2B carcinogen, i.e., ‘possibly’ carcinogenic to humans. Since then more scientific studies on exposure to RFR in humans, animals and biological material have strengthened the association of an increased risk for cancer, especially brain tumors. Several laboratory studies have shown mechanistic effects in carcinogenesis such as oxidative stress, down regulation of mRNA and DNA damage with single strand breaks. The IARC cancer classification includes all sources of RFR. The exposure from mobile phone base stations, WiFi access points, smart phones, laptops and tablets can be long-term, sometimes around the clock, both at home and at school. For children this risk may be accentuated because of a cumulative effect during a long lifetime use. Developing and immature cells can also be more sensitive to exposure to RFR.

No safe level of this radiation has been determined by any health agency and therefore we have no safety assurances.

Besides the cancer risk, RFR may also affect the blood-brain barrier to open and let toxic molecules into the brain, hurt neurons in hippocampus (the brain centre for memory), down or up regulate essential proteins in the brain engaged in the brain's metabolism, stress response and neuro-protection and affect neurotransmitters. Sperms exposed to Wi-Fi have been seen with more head defects and DNA damage. RFR can increase oxidative stress in cells and lead to increase of pro-inflammatory cytokines and lower capacity to repair DNA single and double strand breaks.

Dr. Morris of Environmental Health Trust presenting at Conference

Cognitive impairments in learning and memory have also been shown. Results from the OECD's PISA performance surveys in reading and mathematics show decreasing results in countries that have invested most in introducing computers in school. Multitasking, too many hours in front of a screen, less time for social contacts and physical activities with risk for aches in neck and back, overweight, sleep problems, and information technology (IT)- addiction are some of the known risks and side effects of IT. They stand in marked contrast to the often claimed, but largely unproven possible benefits. We ask the school authorities in all countries to acquire knowledge about the potential risks of RFR for growing and developing children. Supporting wired educational technologies is a safer solution than potentially hazardous exposures from wireless radiation.

We ask you to follow the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle and Council of Europe Resolution 1815 to take all reasonable measures to reduce exposure to RFR.

Practical rules for schools concerning children and wireless technology. 
 No wireless networks in preschool, kindergarten and schools.
 A hard wired direct cable connection is recommended to each classroom for the teacher to use during lessons.
 Prefer wired telephones for personnel in preschool, kindergarten and schools.
 Prefer cabled connection to Internet and printers in schools and turn off Wi-Fi settings in all equipment
 Prefer laptops and tablets that can be connected by cable to Internet.
 Students should not be allowed to use cell phones in schools. They can either leave them at home or the teacher collects them in turned off mode before first lesson in the morning.

Children, Screen time and Wireless Radiation – International Conference Reykjavik February 24, 2017

Signed by 
Lennart Hardell, MD, PhD Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE-701 82 Örebro, Sweden.
Tarmo Koppel, PhD candidate Department of Labour Environment and Safety Tallinn University of Technology, SCO351 Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
Lena Hedendahl, MD, Sweden Johan Wilhelmson, MD, Sweden
Michael Carlberg MSc, Sweden Mona Nilsson, Chairman Swedish Radiation Protection Foundation, Sweden
Rainer Nyberg, EdD, Professor emeritus, Finland
Franz Adlkofer, Professor, Germany
Peter Ohnsorge, Dr Med, Germany
Peter Hensinger, M.A., diagnose:funk, German consumer-rights organization
David Carpenter, MD, Professor, USA James Huff, PhD, USA
Cindy Sage, MA, Sage Associates, Co-Editor, BioInitiative Reports, USA

Click here to see the 133 signers from 24 countries 
Download the Appeal Here with References

Students in Peel School District Raising Awareness on Wireless Health Risks

Please watch this interview with two eleventh graders sharing their work with their youth organization in raising awareness about the health risks of wireless radiation.

Maryland State Superintendents Oppose Bill Protecting Children

All 24 public school superintendents in the state of Maryland, including oMontgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack R. Smith, are opposed to legislation to protect children from computer vision syndrome and other consequences of unrestricted screen time in public schools.   
See this document obtained by the Parents Coalition of Montgomery County. 

This document curiously focuses on the radiation issues, rather than the myriad of other health issues related to screen use such as ergonomics, addiction, eye health and the lack of educational benefit.

HB 866 Health & Safety Digital Devices - W&M 2-24 by Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland on Scribd

Maryland Department of Health States no Health Guidelines Exist for Digital Device Use in Schools.

Maryland Department of Health Writes Letter to Maryland Congress stating that there are no health and safety guidelines on digital device use. This counters statements by MCPS about how State and Federal laws already protect children.
2017 Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland on Scribd



The Montgomery County Board of Education is opposed to legislation that would authorize the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop safety guidelines for the use of computer screens in public school classrooms. 

The Montgomery County Board of Education "thinks" that the federal government has already regulated the use of computer screens in classrooms.  If such regulations exist, they apparently permit unlimited screen time for students of all ages while in school.  See below. 

Queensland Department of Education Informs Students To Keep Laptops and Digital Devices OFF Their Lap

Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment has issued Your Guide to Safe Technology guide in 2015 to all schools that states:

It’s not only physical hazards you need to consider when thinking about health and safety issues at work or home — you should also think about how you use technology. When using a computer, you need to think about:

• ergonomics and posture
• radiation
• vision impacts
• harmful lack of exercise (DVT).

“Wireless devices — smart/mobile phones, tablets, slates, monitors etc — all emit low levels of electromagnetic radiation and should be used correctly. When using electronic devices, the department recommends you follow WiFi/3G/4G best practice:

• follow the manufacturer’s usage guideline operate from a table or bench — not on your lap  
• use ‘hands-free’ devices to keep smart/mobile phones away from your head and body during phone calls  limit the number and length of calls  
• position the device antenna away from your body  
• do not sit within 0.5 m of a wireless router  use smart/mobile phone in areas of good reception to reduce exposure.”
• Watch a video on these recommendations here.
  
  
  
  

One Smart Montgomery County Elementary School is Reducing Wireless Exposure with Chrome Book Policy

A MCPS Elementary School Chromebook Guideline states that "the Chromebook should be kept on a hard surface, not your lap".  These are instructions to children at one smart Montgomery County Maryland Public School Elementary School.

Are all Montgomery County Schools advising students and staff to keep Chromebooks on the lap?

Baltimore County Public Schools needs to be sharing this Montgomery County information with it's students. See below this video of Baltimore County students with wireless digital devices on their lap.  Why is Baltimore County allowing such hazardous use of these devices. 

Laptops emit radiation. Keep them off laps. 

Use a wired- not wireless- internet connection for safety.