An online tool to rate Cellphone Radiation
September 11, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Announcements, Exposed!, How To
Thinking about buying a new cell phone?
Before you do, you might want to check out the free, user friendly online tool that illustrates the radio frequency emission of more than 1000 phones in the marketplace.
The online tool, created by the Environmental Working Group, offers easy to read graphics which enables consumers to make quick comparision of the radiation levels of cellphones and smart phones.
Radiation is emitted from cell phones each time you talk on or send text message from it. Some phones emit less than others. As to whether or not it is a health risk remains in debate with the phone industry saying ‘no risk’ and researchers around the world still seeking answers.
Given that no one knows for sure, it makes sense to go for a phone with the least amount of radiation emissions. That’s where the EWG online tool comes in handy. It offers information on the best and worst radiation emitting phones, as well as ways of reducing your risks.
It’s definitely the place to go to if you want to limit your exposure to cell phone radiation.
Companies should be required to post radiation levels in the same fashion that fast food restaurants are required to post nutrition information. It’s good for the consumer.