1. EMF (electromagnetic radiation fields) Findings on Health Dangers Click on http://emfct.com and watch first video http://emfct.com Presentation on findings to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors Dr. Kathryn J. Biacindo California State University, Fresno April 08, 2008

2. EMF Probabilty of Risk Based on research findings in Ellen Sugarman (2008, 4 th ed.), Warning: Electricity Around You May Be Hazardous to Your Health Supported by EPA studies, director Michael Halper, stated, “In all my years of looking at chemicals, I have never seen a set of epidemiological studies that remotely approached the weight of evidence that we’re seeing with ELF electromagnetic fields.” Supported by the $7 million study performed by the California Department of Health Services, in which all DHS scientists believe that EMF can cause some degree of increased risk for childhood leukemia, adult brain cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and miscarriage. NOTE: Lobbying from PUCs have forced the change of wording from “probable increased risk” to “possible” increased risk. Click on http://emfct.com and watch video 15http://emfct.com

3. EMF is a Class 2 Carcinogen IARC, division of the World Health Organization, classified low frequency EMF as a Group 2B carcinogen (cigarettes are in the class) EPA (1990) had categorized EMF as a Class 2 carcinogen Based on a 25 year longitudinal study in Sweden, EMF was classified as a Class 2 carcinogenic as early as 1989 Click on http://emfct.com and watch video 11http://emfct.com

4. EMF—SOME FACTS Safe levels for EMF exposure have been set at 2 milli Gauss Safe levels for EMF exposure have been set at 2 milli Gauss Property values around transmission lines are reduced by an average of 30% Property values around transmission lines are reduced by an average of 30% Transmission lines emit an average of 100 milli Gauss Transmission lines emit an average of 100 milli Gauss The EPA concluded, after a 15 year study, that there was a positive association between EMF and site specific cancer, cancer of the central nervous system, and lymphomas The EPA concluded, after a 15 year study, that there was a positive association between EMF and site specific cancer, cancer of the central nervous system, and lymphomas Animals, birds, and fish exposed to transmission lines do not migrate properly, have mating cycles disrupted, and fail to eat properly Animals, birds, and fish exposed to transmission lines do not migrate properly, have mating cycles disrupted, and fail to eat properly

5. Studies cited by power companies that there is no risk from EMF have been reversed ORIGINAL INTERPRETATION OF RESEARCH FINDINGS (Peter A. Valberg, 2001) To see report, click on http://wwww.www.powerlinefacts.com/Expert% 20Testimony/Valberg%20testimony.htm Associations between wire code classification of homes and disease showed no causal effects from EMF Associations between wire code classification of homes and disease showed no causal effects from EMF As the steady magnetic field of the earth is 570 mG, and has no measurable adverse effects, it can be assumed that the lower magnetic field levels of power lines would also have no ill effects As the steady magnetic field of the earth is 570 mG, and has no measurable adverse effects, it can be assumed that the lower magnetic field levels of power lines would also have no ill effects U.S. EMF RAPID program found negative outcomes between EMF and health effects U.S. EMF RAPID program found negative outcomes between EMF and health effects National Academy of Sciences on EMF “Science can’t prove that anything is safe. But so far we have failed to find a hazard.” National Academy of Sciences on EMF “Science can’t prove that anything is safe. But so far we have failed to find a hazard.” UPDATED FINDINGS EMF lowers melatonin to a non-beneficial level in the body (low levels predispose one to cancer, stress, and depression) [Dr. Neil Cherry, 1997] Click on http://www.emfct.com and watch video 16http://www.emfct.com ELF causes breast cancer --a cell that is 5% active with cancer will become 95% active after exposure to as little as 5 mG; this is true for both men and women (ELF acts as a co-carcinogen) A review of 35 international research studies had 33 establish a conclusive link between brain tumors, leukemia, and other forms of cancer. Policy recommendations place a warning not to live any closer than 200 yards of transmission lines. Russian scientists have done more studies on EMF than any other country, and report EMF is connected with high blood pressure, chronic stress, immune system dysfunction, changes in white and red blood cell counts, metabolic changes, and headaches. (Havas, 2002) Click on http://www.emf-health.com and watch videohttp://www.emf-health.com

6. SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE ON HOW EMF EFFECTS THE PHYSICAL BODY Deteriorates melatonin in the body Deteriorates melatonin in the body Destroys healthy blood cells Destroys healthy blood cells Breaks apart DNA strands Breaks apart DNA strands Changes firing rates in brain cells Changes firing rates in brain cells Leaks calcium ions in brain and cells Leaks calcium ions in brain and cells Alters EEGs Alters EEGs Most studies conducted at UCLA Most studies conducted at UCLA http://www.equilibra.uk.com/emfsbio.shtml Goldsworthy, Andrew (2007), The biological effects of weak electromagnetic fields. http://www.equilibra.uk.com/emfsbio.shtml Goldsworthy, Andrew (2007), The biological effects of weak electromagnetic fields. http://www.equilibra.uk.com/emfsbio.shtml It is impossible to argue, with these findings, that EMF is safe, as the power companies have repeatedly stated.

7. SOME CURRENT HEALTH STATISTICS BASED ON EMF RESEARCH 11 of 65 workers on the 1 st floor of a telephone company developed cancer from the electric equipment housed in the room adjacent to their office A San Francisco elementary school had 22 cases of cancer among staff who worked in the front of the building near overhead high voltage power lines and four pole mounted transformers [Fresno’s Slater elementary school has been closed due to parallel findings.] Clinical research showed that human cancer cells in a lab experiment exposed to 60hz electric fields proliferated and within one week were cloning six times as fast as normal. Children whose mothers had used electric blankets during pregnancy showed a 300% increase in brain tumors.

8. RECENT INTERNATIONAL EVENT on March 28, 2008 Hundreds of thousands of households worldwide shut off their electrical power for an hour on the night of March 28 th. This was in protest of the effects EMF has on the ionization of the atmosphere, destroying negative ions and thereby being a major contributing factor to global warming.

9. A BRIEF HISTORICAL VIEW OF THE EFFECTS OF EMF AS RELATED TO CANCER

10. WHAT DO THE PUCs DO WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL’S HEALTH IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY EMF? Two major health problems— Pacemakers (heart problems) – EMF disrupts the pacemaker Pacemakers (heart problems) – EMF disrupts the pacemaker EMFSS (electromagnetic field sensitivity syndrome)— disabling symptoms include vertigo and fainting, confusion, fatigue and weakness, headache, spasms, and nausea EMFSS (electromagnetic field sensitivity syndrome)— disabling symptoms include vertigo and fainting, confusion, fatigue and weakness, headache, spasms, and nausea James A. Beal, EMF Consulting, Wimberly, TX James A. Beal, EMF Consulting, Wimberly, TXANSWER:NOTHING They hold fast to their interpretation of data that EMF is not the causal factor. This is based on review of the research with the following caveats: Exposure of lab animals to ELF did not duplicate real life exposures from power lines and equipment. High frequency transients were not used (this is the energy surge produced by motors light switches, electronic controllers going on). (Maisch, 1998) Research is only conducted looking at the safe level of EMF, 2mG. So, when the NCI reported no evidence of EMF and childhood cancers, it overlooked the fact that numerous studies found a statistically significant increase in leukemia for exposure in excess of 3mG. (Maisch, et al., 1998) National Academy of Science reviewed research and found no conclusive evidence that exposure to EMF produces cancer, looking at the studies which showed no effect, and omitted those papers that had found a biological response. (Mild, K.H., 1997) NCRP draft report (National Council on Radiation Protection and measurements, 1995) supported a plausible connection between ELF/EMF and disruption of normal biological processes, with detailed implications for human health—this draft has not been made available to the public.

11. POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES As EMF radiation has been proven to be hazardous, producing more energy is a wrong choice from both a health and environmental standpoint. 1. Bury the transmission lines. It has been done in Japan, and significantly lowers the electropollution. 2. Finance solar cells for high energy users. Set limits of kilowatt usage; once these are exceeded, user must resort to solar power. 3. Create new laws to reduce energy usage. In Japan, all offices must keep their temperature set at 83 degrees, and it has significantly lowered power usage.

12. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE FRESNO AREA Before any new power lines, substations, or transformers are put up, aggressive research must be performed to determine the health affects on the Fresno residents. Before any new power lines, substations, or transformers are put up, aggressive research must be performed to determine the health affects on the Fresno residents. A survey should be developed, based on research findings to date on EMF, to measure the health impacts of the current exposed population. A survey should be developed, based on research findings to date on EMF, to measure the health impacts of the current exposed population. If the PUCs cannot prove that the current power configuration is safe, they should devise and implement safer alternatives. If the PUCs cannot prove that the current power configuration is safe, they should devise and implement safer alternatives.