Photo (San Francisco, November 18, 2010):
The late Dr. Martin Blank & Mrs. Blank, Camilla Rees, Dr. Joel Moskowitz, and Eileen O’Connor outside the Commonwealth Club of California during the landmark program on the health effects of electromagnetic fields.

15 Years Ago – The Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields
On November 18, 2010, the Commonwealth Club of California, under the leadership of Camilla Rees, Founder of ElectromagneticHealth.org, hosted a landmark program titled “The Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields”. The event brought together leading international scientists, physicians, and advocates to discuss the human and environmental impacts of radiation from cell phones, cell towers, wireless technologies, and emerging utility technologies like Smart Meters.
The event highlighted research linking EMF exposure to DNA damage, cancer, neurological disorders, fertility issues, cognitive and behavioral effects, sleep disruption, and ecological harm. It featured in-depth presentations on EMF impacts on DNA, heart function, and the role of electrification in diseases of civilization, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and suicide.
Presenters Included:
- Eileen O’Connor, Director, Radiation Research Trust (UK)
- Magda Havas, PhD, Trent University, Canada
- Olle Johansson, PhD, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
- Martin Blank, PhD, Columbia University, USA
- Joel Moskowitz, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
- Sam Milham, MD, MPH, Washington State Department of Health
- Elizabeth Kelley, MA, Electromagnetic Safety Alliance, Inc.
…and many others
The program combined scientific presentations, health policy discussions, and environmental perspectives, and included panel Q&As, nature interludes, and music to reflect the environmental dimension of EMF exposure.
Watch the full event and panels: ElectromagneticHealth.org
Download presentation slides: PowerPoint files
This event remains a significant milestone in EMF advocacy, bringing together some of the foremost voices in the field to raise public awareness of the health and environmental consequences of electromagnetic radiation.
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