However, what those glossy and cheerfully-worded brochures don’t mention is that smart meters are a source of serious EMF exposure.
The Concern about Smart Meters is Well Documented
Scientists link EMFs to a variety of health problems ranging from high blood pressure to insomnia, plus much more serious ailments, like cancer. These findings are not new, and some of the data spans back as far as the mid-1990s. Then, a researcher named Dr. George Carlo determined EMFs disrupt the communications that happen between the body’s cells. Over time, that can weaken organ function and slow the speed of DNA repair.Also, although most smart meter documentation assures customers the devices only make wireless transmissions a couple of times per day, some proactive individuals got equipment to perform their own measurements and found smart meters were emitting radiation sometimes as often as two to five seconds.
Personally Limiting EMF Exposure Caused By Smart Meters
When smart meters are beginning to be
installed in your town, you may have the choice of opting out. Be sure
to read the fine print, because many suppliers allow you to say you do
not want a smart meter installed, but require payment of an opt-out fee,
and then probably a monthly fee thereafter.
Spreading the Word about How Smart Meters Are Harmful
If time is on your side and installers have
announced they will be arriving in your community but won’t begin
putting smart meters in for the next several months, another course of
action is to raise awareness about how smart meters are not as great as
the advertisements suggest.
If enough people listen and eventually share your smart meter concerns, installers may ultimately decide it’s not worth dealing with the resistance your community is creating.
Shielding Your Household from EMF Exposure
When it’s not possible to prevent smart
meters from getting installed in your hometown altogether, another
worthwhile option is to invest in EMF protection products that safeguard
your family from EMFs. Some are intended for an entire house, while
other items are worn directly on a person to act as portable shields.