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2025-03-28 16:26:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F075161B6E4ABC45553E0783D6B1A20A2C5BBB97CA8B21FD018CD446ACA06179
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Original Note:
While concerns about RF radiation are understandable, the claim that smart meter exposure at 10 feet is 80 times higher than minimum cell phone exposure is false. Smart meters emit less frequent and lower levels of radiation: https://www.alamedamp.com/FAQ.aspx?QID=128 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smart-meters-radio-waves-and-health/smart-meters-radio-waves-and-health https://www.whec.com/archive/fact-check-smart-meters/ https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radiation/emf/emf-and-your-health/wifi-and-your-health/#:~:text=Wi%2DFi%2C%20smart%20meters%20and,the%20general%20population%2C%20including%20children. https://www.xylem.com/en-us/solutions/communication-networks/understanding-rf-and-smart-meters/ Distance and Barriers: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/radiation-exposure/smart-meters.html https://www.sdge.com/sites/default/files/9304_sdge_smartmtrfctsht_hirez.pdf https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/everyday-things-emit-radiation/smart-meters.html
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