Electromagnetic Radiation: Assessing the Threat

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Living on Earth host Steve Curwood explores the debate over the possible health impacts of electromagnetic fields. A number of studies have linked fields from powerlines, wiring, even appliances to several forms of cancer, but other studies have found no effect. As public concern continues to rise, policy-makers are still unsure of how  ? or whether  ? to take action to protect public health.

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