1 Kristie Ramos, CMC
From:michael kropp
Sent:Sunday, July 16, 2023 12:53 PM
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject:Michael & Susan Kropp Written Testimony for case no. EA23-0001 "wireless telecommunication facility request in Rancho Mirage"
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To whom it may concern,
We live on fairway drive in Thunderbird Country Club and will be directly impacted by the request to place a 60 foot wireless telecommunicaƟon facility in our view corridor and will have a direct impact on our home valuaƟon.
This structure will be an eyesore in the middle of mountain views for many homes at Thunderbird and Thunderbird Heights. .
We both object to this request and urge a “no” vote.
Michael & Susan Kropp
79795 Fairway Drive,
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
425‐466‐02390
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IRRADIATE EVERYONE
5G ·would · e P\n:i•""'ne,
including the most vulnerable
to harm from radiofrequency
radiation: pregnant women,
unborn children, young children,
teenagers, men of reproductive
age, the elderly, the disabled,
and the chronically ill since no
easily accessible shielding is
available.
2SCIENTISTS WARN
OF POTENTIAL SERIOUS
HEALTH EFFECTS
Study finds that 5G will generate
"significantly higher power density (PD)
and specific absorption rate (SAR)
than a current rellular system".3
The World Health Organization (WHO)
classified radio frequency radiation
as a pos.s1ble 2B carcinogen. Scientists
from different countries appealed
to the UN and WHO to warn the world
population about the harm to health
caused by radiofrequencyradiation
from wireless devices.4
5 PUBLICHEALTII
IS PITT AT RISK
The moot detailed and romprehensive
analyses of international biomedical
research show a broad variety of adverse
health effects from exposure to
radio£rffluency radiation.
The Bioinitiative Report, a 1479-page
review of 18oo biomedical research
publications was prepared by 29 experts
from 10 rountries, roncludes that
'The rontinued rollout of wireless
technologies and devices puts global public
health at risk from unrestricted wireless
rommerce unless new, and far lower
expa,me limits and strong precautionary
warnings for their use are implemented."
(Bioinitiative.org)
3CELL TOWERS TO B
BUILT IN FRONT
OF HOMES
sG will require the buildout of millions
of new wireless antennas in
neighbomoods, dt:ies and towns.5
A rellu1ar small reil or other
transmitter will be placed eveiy 2-10
homes. US &ate and federal
governments are moving forth
regu]ation.5 which would make
the right of way in front of homes
as available sites for sG transmitters -
without consent of the property owners.
Studies from the University of
Kentucky found that home values will
diminish by an average of 7.5%
if they are within 4500 ft of any
newly ronstructed rell tower.
6 SG CAN LEAD TO MAJOR
ECOLOGICAL DISASTERS
Thorough penetration of 5G racliation
will be mo.5tly absorbed in the outer
1~2 mm of the body having espedally
strong impact on organisms with much
higher surface to volume ratio.5.
Many organi5nlS will be severely impacted,
including insects and other arthropods,
birds, small mammals and amphibia.
:MMW is particularly susceptible
to being absorbed by plant5 and rain,
which also lead5 to questions about
the safety of food that is irradiated. 7
1 https://takebackyourpower.net/senate· hearlng-wireless-lndustry-confesses-no-studies-showing-Sg-sarety/ 2 https://www.globalresearch.ca/vk!eo-wireless· industry·confesses-no-stvdies-show-Sg-is•sare/5668687 3 https://arxlv.org/pdr/ 1711.03683.pdf
4 https://www.emfscientist.org/index.php/emf· sclentist·appeal 5 https://ehtrust.org/key• issues/cell·phoneswireless/Sg-intemet-everything/ 20-quid https://ehtrost.org/key-issues/cell· phoneswireless/Sg·networks·iot-sdentific-overview•human-health-risks/ 7 http://www.iJsrpub.com/uploads/papers{ DSRES/lJSRES-5ep2013/USRES· 13·54.pdf Building Biology Institute
The science of healthy buildings
8 https://www.activistpost.com/2019/04/vaud· swi1zer1and-Joins-brussels·in•adopting-5g· moratorium.html?fbclid=lwAR3lbollCiUXvVseYmN9-KM7CyFJoAAscllHgzjorl7J_S6zSACuR6NSbvs BuildingBiologylnstitute.org
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What You Need To Know About
SG Wireless and "Small" Cells
"We recommend a moratorium on the roll-out of the fifth generation, SG,for telecommunication until potential hazards for human health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists independent from industry ... RF-EMF has been proven to be harmful for humans and the environment." -2017 SG Scientific AP..~llfillby more than 200 scientists and doctors from 35 countries) The radiation from small cells is not small: Wireless antennas emit microwaves -non-ionizing radiofrequency radiation -and essentially function as cell towers. Each installation can have over a thousand antennas that are transmitting simultaneously.
Millions of small cells to be built in front yards: The Federal Communications Commission estimates that millions of these wireless transmitters will be built in our rights-of-way, directly in front of our homes. 5G will add to -not replace -our current wireless technology: SG will not only utilize current 3G and 4G wireless frequencies already in use but also add higher frequency -submillimeter and millimeter waves -in order to transmit data at superfast speeds.
Community authority is overruled: Communities are being stripped of their right to make decisions about this new technology. "Streamlining" means-almost automatic approval. Public notice and public hearings are being eliminated. Even if every homeowner on the block opposes the antennas on their street, the opposition will be disregarded.
Scientists worldwide are calling for a halt to the 5G Roll-out: Over 200 scientists and doctors issued a declaration calling for a moratorium on the increase of SG cell antennas citing human health effects and impacts to wildlife.
Re_a.d_th.e.2Q17 Scientific Appeal on SG To the European Commission Read the 2QlS...EM£.Scientist Appeal to the United Nations Read Letters From Dozens of Scientists..o.n.l:lealth Risks of SG Cumulative daily radiation exposure poses serious public health risks: Peer reviewed, published science indicates that exposures to wireless radiation can increase cancer risk, alter brain development and damage sperm. Most people are unaware that wireless technology was never tested for long-term safety, that children are more vulnerable and that the accumulated scientific evidence shows harm.
Decreased property values: Studies show property values drop up to 20% on homes near cell tc:>wers. Would you buy a home with a mini cell tower in the yard? Read research showing decreased pro.~value from cell towers near homes.
Microwave antennas in front yards present several worker and public safety issues: Unions have already filed comments that workers were injured, unaware they were working near transmitting antennas. How will HVAC workers, window washers, and tree cutters be protected? The heavy large equipment cabinets mounted on poles along our sidewalks also present new hazards. Cars run into utility poles, often, what then? US Dept of Labor letters on cell tower safety Fiber is the safe alternative: Worldwide, many regions are investing in wired fiberoptic connections which are are safer, faster, more reliable, provide greater capacity, and are more cyber-secure. Read "Re-Inventing Wires: The Future of Landlines and Networks." by the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy www.ehtrust.org
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Physicists found that the higher millimeter frequencies intended for SG use are preferentially absorbed into the sweat duct at much higher rates than other organ tissues. Read two published studies~g of the Absorbanc..e of the Sub-THz .Radiation by Human Skin" The human skin as a sub-THz receiver -Does SG llQS.U.. ~or not? Paul Ben-lshai. PhD Lecture.
SG Frequencies Are Used As Weapons
Millimeter frequencies have the capacity to cause a severe burning sensation in the skin and are used by the U.S. Department of Defense in crowd control guns called ~-
Landmark US National Toxicology Program (NTP) Study Finds "Clear Evidence of Cancer" and DNA Damage
The NTP ~fo.und male rats exposed for two years to cell phone radiation developed significantly increased gliomas (brain cancer) and schwann cell tumors, the very same types of tumors increased in long-term human cell phone users. NIH/ NTP presentation on DNA results states "exposure to RFR has the potential to induce measurable DNA damage under certain exposure conditions." Press Covera~e. .P.e.e.r..R~view Rep.Qtl
Cell Tower Radiation is Linked To Damage in Human Blood A published study compared people living close and far from cell antennas and found people living closer to cellular antennas had changes in blood that predicts cancer development. Read Zothansiama et al. 2017. Read a Compilation of Research on Cell Tower Radiation
Published Scientific Review on SG Finds Adverse Effects Scientific literature documents evidence of non thermal cellular damage from wireless radiation used in telecommunications to DNA integrity, cellular membranes, gene expression, protein synthesis, neuronal function, the blood brain barrier, melatonin production, sperm damage and immune dysfunction. Russell 2018 Cellular Radiation Negatively Impacts Birds and Bees
Published research finds the frequencies alter bird navigation and disturb honeybee colonies. Research on EMF and Bees. Research on Wildlife
RESOURCES
Research on SG and Cell Tower Radi;:ition
A SG Wireless Future· wm it give us a smart nation or contribute to an unhealthy_ oru:I'.'..Santa Clara Medical Association Bu)Jetin. Cindy Russell MD. 2017 Letters by Scientists in.Opposition To SG Research on Cell Tower Radjation...2.0.1..Z Biological Effects from Exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by Cell Tower Base Stations and Other Antenna Arrays. Levitt and Lai. 2010 Radiofreque.n.cy radiation injures trees around mobile phone base stations Waldmann-Se!sam et aL 2016
Department of Interior Letter on the Impact of Cell Towers on Migratory Birds. Willie R....Taylor Directm; Qffice of Environmental Policy and Compliance 2014 An!.hmp.Qgenic radiofrequency eJectromagnetiCJ.ields..au.n..em.e.rgigg threat to wildlife orientation Balmori,..2.01.5.
Briefing Memorandum On The Impacts from Thermal and Non-thermal.
Non-ionizing Radiation to Birds and Other Wildlife. Manville. 2016 Database of Worldwide International Policy To Reduce EMF Youtube Scientific Videos on S.G
TAKE ACTION
Contact local, state and federal elected officials in person.
Share this information with your friends, family and community.
Ask for government policy that reduces RFR exposure to the public.
Citizens in all states must organize and take action to halt legislation that increases cell antennas In neighborhoods.
LEARN MORE
• Trashcans
• Utility poles
• Bus stops
• Sides of buildings
5 Reasons Why Small Cells Are Not Small
• Increased radiation near homes
• Refrigerator-si2ed equipment cabinet
• Drop in property values
• Taller poles
• Fixtures weigh hundreds of pounds
Crown Castle's 2016 10-K Annual Report says:
''If radio frequency emissions from wireless h,mdsets
or equipment on our wireless infrastructure are
demonstrated to cause negative health effects, potential future claims could adversely affect our operations,
costs or revenues ... We currently do not maintain any
significant insurance with respect to these matters."
Read warnings from Crown Castle, Verizon and other
wireless companies.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says:
''.An Egyptian study confirmed concerns that living
nearby mobile phone base stations increased the risk for developing:
• Headaches
• Memory problems
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Sleep problems"
AA.P on Cell Towers
Letter from oncologist Leunart Hardell MD &
Colleagues: "There is a substantial body of evidence
that this technology is harmful to humans and the
environment. The SG millimeter wave is known to heat
the eyes, skin and testes ... Of pa1ticular concern are the most vulnerable among u~ -the unborn, children, the
infirm, the elderly and the disabled. It 1s also expected that populations of bees and birds will drastically decline." 2017 Scielltific L~tter
Peer Reviewed Research Studies on Radiofrequency
Radiation Have Found:
• Headaches
• Sperm damage
• Altered brain development
• Depression
• Neurological symptoms
• Hormone changes
• Memory problems
• Sleep problems
• Cancer
Science:
Bi.olnitiative 201Z Report by lnd~pendent Scien~ists
Dr. Moskowitz, University of California \lt Berkcley
Dr. Lennnart Ha.rdc.11 Orcbro University Swed.en
The.Baby Safe Project
Whatis5g.info
PlzysLc1aus for SaJe TedmoJ.ogy