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Sep

Residential electric panels are a nearly $100B ‘roadblock’ to full electrification, report finds

September 2, 2021
Source: Utility Dive https://www.utilitydive.com/news/residential-electric-panels-represent-a-nearly-100b-roadblock-to-full-el/605829/ Published Aug. 31, 2021 By Robert Walton Dive Brief: Electric panels in up to 48 million U.S. single-family homes will need to be upgraded to fully transition away from fossil fuels and use electricity for space and water heating, cooking, vehicle charging and other applications, according to new research from residential electricity research...
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01
Sep

Shock announcement for cellular networks — bad news for mobile data users in South Africa

September 1, 2021
Source: My Broadband https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/412272-shock-announcement-for-cellular-networks-bad-news-for-mobile-data-users-in-south-africa.html South Africa faces a form of “digital load-shedding” if the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) follows through on its plan to take back temporary radio frequency spectrum on 30 November. This was the stark warning from MTN SA’s executive for corporate affairs, Jacqui O’Sullivan. “Since the start of the pandemic, the...
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31
Aug

THREE MONTHS GRACE PERIOD TO ALLOW LICENSEES TO WIND DOWN THEIR USE OF TEMPORARY RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM

August 31, 2021
Source: ICASA https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2021/three-months-grace-period-to-allow-licensees-to-wind-down-their-use-of-temporary-radio-frequency-spectrum 30 August 2021 Pretoria – The Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) has resolved that the temporary radio frequency spectrum assigned to licensees will now have to be returned to the Authority by no later 30 November 2021. The temporary radio frequency spectrum was first assigned by...
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30
Aug

EMFSA August 2021 Newsletter

August 30, 2021
In this month’s newsletter: Earn credits from a top accredited university: -Space is a global commons and a global resource; the essential human right to dark skies. Does NEPA apply in space? -Webinar information -Videos Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/emfsa/courses-light-magnetism-water-ehs
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29
Aug

FREQUENCY BANDS REQUESTED FOR SPACEX GEN2 SYSTEM

August 29, 2021
Reference: SpaceX’s Gen2 amendment FCC filings licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe EMFSA: These frequencies are already in use, examples: radio astronomy, remote sensing, automotive radars, military applications, imaging, security screening, and telecommunications.
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29
Aug

Satellite Mega Constellations: NEPA- Environmental Impact Assessment

August 29, 2021
In the US, satellite activity is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. Starlink Train, Photo by Forest Katsch on Unsplash 28 August 2021 There are no binding international laws or regulations in place to protect the night sky. Does the FCC’s lack of review of commercial mega constellations satellite projects violate the National Environmental Policy...
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25
Aug

EMFSA Webinar 29th of August: EHT vs FCC – the context as applicable to South Africa

August 25, 2021
Topic: EHT vs FCC – the context as applicable to South AfricaWe will discuss replication/an easier process.When: Sun Aug 29, 2021 3pm – 4pm (SAST) The link to the webinar is available to members at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EMFSA/webinar-eht-vs-fcc-context-applicable-sa
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24
Aug

Book by Dr. James C. Lin: Auditory Effects of Microwave Radiation

August 24, 2021
Discusses human auditory effects of exposure to high-power microwave pulses;Includes detailed analysis of multidisciplinary investigations and applied aspects such as Havana syndrome and MTT;Written by a pioneering researcher and leading global expert on bioelectromagnetics and microwave auditory effects. About this book This book examines the human auditory effects of exposure to directed beams of high-power...
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23
Aug

Amid Space Race, Cybersecurity And Resiliency Remain Concerns: Experts

August 23, 2021
Source: https://breakingdefense.com/2021/08/amid-space-race-cybersecurity-and-resiliency-remain-concerns-experts/ The space rush will result in tens of thousands of new assets launched within the decade, which will create a “truly enormous” cyber attack surface, said Sam Visner, a technical fellow at the MITRE Corporation. By BRAD D. WILLIAMS, August 16 WASHINGTON: A space race is afoot, and in this brave new interstellar world,...
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