Archive for April, 2010

War on health effects of wireless devices waged in capital

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By BRYN WEESE, PARLIAMENTARY BUREAU OTTAWA — A battle is brewing on Parliament Hill over whether mobile phones, wi-fi networks and cell towers emit too many harmful microwaves. Industry officials say they don’t and argue the scientific community is behind them, but a fledging Montreal-based group, Save our Children from Microwaves, […]

MPs hear conflicting evidence on cellphone safety

BY MEAGAN FITZPATRICK, CANWEST NEWS SERVICE Vancouver Sun APRIL 27, 2010 A committee of MPs heard conflicting evidence on the safety of cellphones and other wireless technology Tuesday as well as opposing views on whether Canada’s safety standards are strong enough. Photograph by: Archive, Calgary Herald OTTAWA — A committee of MPs heard conflicting evidence […]

Google urges Barack Obama to promise smart meters for every US home

Internet giant joined by Nokia, General Electric and Intel in calling on US goverment to upgrade electricity grid using IT Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent  @suzyji   Thu 8 Apr 2010 11.02 BSTFirst published on Thu 8 Apr 2010 11.02 BST Smart meters are intended to help consumers reduce their consumption. Photograph: Christopher Thomond American presidents used to promise […]

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