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Board continues decision on citywide Wi‑Fi appeal after technical and health concerns from citizens and experts
Summary
Members of the public and independent researchers urged an environmental review of the proposed citywide Wi‑Fi network, citing studies and international statements about low‑intensity radio‑frequency exposure; the board voted to continue the appeal to Sept. 11 to allow fuller record and committee work.
A widely attended public segment on a pending appeal of the Planning Department’s exemption determination for a proposed citywide Wi‑Fi network produced dozens of speakers urging environmental review under CEQA, citing low‑intensity radio‑frequency (RFR) health concerns.
The appeal, filed against the Department’s determination that the EarthLink/Google network ordinance was categorically exempt from CEQA, attracted testimony from scientists, medical practitioners, residents who identify as electrically sensitive, and neighborhood groups. Speakers pointed to peer‑reviewed studies, physician letters and international resolutions (including physician groups and union statements abroad) that question whether existing Federal Communications…
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