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Cities
23
Sep

After Decision Upholding FCC’s 5G Rules, Cities Now Weighing Appeal

September 23, 2020
Source: https://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2020/09/after-decision-upholding-fccs-5g-rules-cities-now-weighing-appeal/168658/ By ANDREA NOBLE SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld FCC rules limiting local government’s ability to regulate 5G infrastructure and cap fees. Cities involved in the case have until Sept. 28 to file an appeal, but some experts say the ruling wasn’t all bad. Dozens of cities and...
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03
Sep

City of Tucson & residents have zero control over cell pole placement

September 3, 2020
September 2, 2020 Allie Potter TUCSON (KVOA) – Looking at the small cell pole, it looks a lot like a light pole, but if you look a little closer, it is not. It is actually a wireless pole to provide faster speed internet and better cell reception. It sounds great right? Not exactly great news...
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31
Aug

EMFSA August 2020 Newsletter

August 31, 2020
Our August 2020 Newsletter is available at: https://mailchi.mp/ff9ebd1e0823/emfsa-news  We appreciate you taking the time to read our newsletter. The EMFSA Team
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12
Aug

U.S court upholds FCC cap on 5G small cell fees in win for wireless carriers

August 12, 2020
Source: https://www.telecomlead.com/telecom-services/u-s-court-upholds-fcc-cap-on-5g-small-cell-fees-in-win-for-wireless-carriers-96348 August 12, 2020 A federal appeals court has upheld a 2018 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to cap fees for wireless carriers to deploy small cells which are essential for the adoption of 5G networks. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco on Wednesday largely upheld the three...
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12
Aug

5G: South Africa August 12th – Limited Availability

August 12, 2019
According to the interactive Ookla 5G Map that  tracks 5G rollouts in cities across the globe, South Africa has “Limited 5G Availability” in these two cities: Source: https://www.speedtest.net/ookla-5g-map
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26
Mar

The City of Oviedo, Spain: Councils of Environment and Education launch educational campaign for school children about electromagnetic pollution and addiction

March 26, 2019
Source: https://www.oviedo.es/-/las-concejalias-de-medio-ambiente-y-educacion-lanzan-una-campana-para-sensibilizar-a-los-escolares-sobre-la-contaminacion-electromagnetica March 18, 2019 Excerpts (translated from Spanish): The Department of Urbanism and Environment of the City of Oviedo (through the Municipal School of Sustainability) and Department of Education (through the Municipal School of Health) in collaboration with the Platform Against Electromagnetic Pollution (PECCEM), will develop several activities to raise awareness of the health...
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03
Dec

Tip sheet for Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) – The City of Peterborough in Ontario, Canada

December 3, 2018
The City of Peterborough in Ontario, Canada has developed the attached tip sheet to help organizations accommodate individuals who have Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS).   Also see:  Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) https://www.saferemr.com/2014/10/electromagnetic-hypersensitivity_30.html
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24
Oct

Cell Towers and City Ordinances

October 24, 2018
Resource tool for Cities and Citizens by Physicians for Safe Technology Some of the topics covered : Small Cell Tower Applications: Cities Writing Preemptive  Ordinances Tools Cities and Citizens Can Use to Preserve Wireless Facilities Control Citizens are Fighting Cell Tower Proposals New City Rules: Stronger for Citizens or For Industry? Denying Applications: Significant Gap in Coverage...
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