HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-16 Donna Thompson Testimony #4 -Oppose
From:sharkgss
To:LPCtestimony
Cc:Evans, Cynthia F.W.; Kimball, Heather; Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt
Subject:OPPOSE ITEM #4 Planning Director"s Ordinance
Date:Monday, September 16, 2024 12:48:16 PM
Aloha,
I am strongly opposed to Item #4 regarding Planning Director's ordinance to amend
Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 2, Article 4, Article 5, and Article 7 of the Hawai‘i County
Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) relating to telecommunication antennas and
towers. The purpose is to remove the requirement for a use permit to establish
telecommunication antennas and towers in certain zoning districts, add
application requirements, and amend standards for the establishment of
telecommunication antennas and towers."
This amendment gives too much power to Planning Department and Telecom without
the oversight of the community, rushes the approval process to only 30 days, and has
no provisions to protect lifeforms against electromagnetic frequencies (EMF's) that
have been proven to degrade overall health.
I personally have been affected by the increase of EMF infrastructure over the last 2
decades and carry a TriField Meter to measure frequencies.
Ecological Impacts of Cell Tower Radiation on Biota
Increased cancer risk: Some studies suggest that exposure to radiofrequency
(RF) radiation from cell towers may increase the risk of cancer, particularly for
children and adolescents.
Genetic damage and reproductive issues: Research has documented genetic
damage and changes to the reproductive system in animals exposed to RF
radiation.
Neurological and cognitive effects: Some studies have reported associations
between RF radiation exposure and neurological and cognitive effects, such as
headaches, sleep issues, and memory deficits.
Increased RF radiation exposure: Cell towers emit RF radiation, which can
increase daily exposure levels, particularly for individuals living or working near
these structures. Children, due to their smaller size and developing bodies,
may be more vulnerable to RF radiation absorption and potential health effects.
Distance and exposure levels: The distance between a cell tower and an
individual, as well as the power output of the tower, can affect exposure levels.
The paper linked below was conducted in 1994 by Rome Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command
regarding safety of radio frequencies on human and animal health.
Conclusion:
"Exposure to RF/MW radiation is known to have a biological effect on living organisms. Research
conducted over the past 30 years (since 1994) has provided a basis for the effect of irradiation of
biological materials. Experimental evidence has shown that exposure to low intensity radiation can
have a profound effect on biological organisms. The nonthermal effects of RF/MW radiation
exposure are becoming important measures of biological interaction with EM fields. Modem
RF/MW radiation protection guides have sought to account for the effects of low level radiation
exposure. Adherence to the ANSI Standard \[9\] should provide protection against harmful thermal
effects and help to minimize the interaction of EM fields with the biological processes of the
human body \[9\]. It is essentially the absorption of RF/MW energy that causes stress and trauma
to biological systems. The greatest amount of energy will be absorbed when the incident radiation
is emitted at the resonance frequency of biological material \[9\], \[22\]. In this regard, RF/MW
radiation emitted at non-resonant frequencies should be absorbed to the greatest extent when the
radiating mode is a pulsed signal. The generation of such signals creates transient responses that
will match the resonant frequencies of biological materials. Non-resonant pulsed RF/MW radiation
may be more harmful to living organisms than CW radiation emitted at non-resonant frequencies."
https://www.elettrosensibili.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rf-microwave-radiation-biological-
effects-rome-labs-1.pdf?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
From The Invisible Rainbow pages 364-365 by Arthur Firstenberg
"The suddenness and simultaneity of aspen decline through out Colorado, which
began precisely in 2004, has been a source of wonder and despair to all who love
and miss the vivid fall colors of these striking trees. In just three years, from 2003 to
2006, the area of aspen damage increased from 12,000 acres to 140,000 acres.
Aspen mortality in the national forests rose three to sevenfold, with some stands
losing 60 percent of these trees".
There is a reason
"The State of Colorado operates a sophisticated public safety communications
network, called the Digital Trunked Radio System, consisting of 203 tall radio towers
whose transmissions cover every square inch in of the state. They are heavily used
by police, firefighters, park rangers, emergency medical service providers, schools,
hospitals, and a wide variety of other municipal, state, federal, and tribal officials.
Between 1998 and 2000 the pilot phase of the system, covering the Denver metro
area, was built and tested. In 2001 and 2002, radio towers were built throughout
northeastern and southeastern Colorado and the eastern plains. And in 2004, 2004,
and 2005, the system invaded the western, mountainous part of the state: aspen
territory."
"At times," says Alfonso Balmori, "I compare what is occurring to a collective ritual of
suicide in slow motion." But he does not think it can continue indefinitely. "I don't know
when, he continues, "but there will come a day of realization, when society will
awaken to the serious problem of electromagnetic contamination and its dangerous
effects on birds, frogs, bees, trees, and all other living beings, including ourselves."
I support Council Member Cindy Evans' proposed telecommunications ordinance Bill
194 which offers a more balanced approach with clear, attainable permit
requirements. However, I suggest an amendment with warnings and safe distances
need to be clearly indicated for all devices installed with recommendations for
non-biased scientific studies.
Mahalo,
Donna Thompson
Kamuela, HI