U.S. cell tower & wireless radiation policy fails public health, new paper finds

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By Environmental Health Sciences StaffJan 16, 2026, 4:36 am40 pts
A new review paper written by Theodora Scarato MSW, director of Environmental Health Sciences’ Wireless & EMF program, details the outdated policies and gaps in oversight and enforcement that characterize the U.S.’ regulatory framework for cell towers, cell phones, Wi-Fi and wireless radiation. In short:…

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