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The California Health Department final report on power frequency EMF was published in October 13, 2002.  This 7-year, $9 million study concludes EMFs can cause some degree of increased risk of childhood leukemia, adult brain cancer, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and miscarriage. The Evaluation further concludes that magnetic fields may cause suicide and adult leukemia.
 

The State of Connecticut passed by overwhelming margins in early May 2004 a law that requires power lines to be buried if they pass near residences, schools, hospitals and other sensitive facilities.
 

A major June 2005 British study concludes there is a statistical link between EMF from power lines and childhood leukemia even at distances up to 200 meters.

 

This site covers:

The state of scientific evidence regarding the impact of magnetic fields on human health
Xcel's proposal to build a new power line through the SE metro portion of Minnesota's Twin Cities.
 

Detailed information is available at the tabs above.

EMF-The evidence on the health risk of magnetic fields. Further links to Specific Diseases, Expert Opinions, international activities, property values, and references to other sources of information.

SE Metro-The latest information on the battle to stop the new SE Metro Line in Minnesota.  Further links to newspaper articles, steering committee papers, environment impact worksheet, and other information.

Meters-Reviews of inexpensive meters to measure magnetic fields.

Search for Information on this site. (There is a link to the Table of Contents at the bottom of each page.)

Contact Us-Our email address and an opportunity to subscribe to update emails.

FAQ-Summary information on magnetic fields.

 

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Last Updated: 06/06/05 03:30 PM CDT

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