In 2003 in the little hamlet of Wishaw, a 22m mobile tower that had been up for 10 years was pulled down by an unknown protester. In 18 homes within a 500m radius of this tower, there were 20 cases of serious illness including 11 cases of cancer and many of the victims were in their thirties and forties with no family history of cancer. Eileen O’Connor was 38 when she contracted breast cancer and subsequently underwent chemotherapy and two operations for the illness.

She noted that since the removal of the mast ‘many of the residents are reporting a restored feeling of well-being, improvement in sleep patterns and increased energy levels. Simple things like the headaches and dizzy symptoms have disappeared. There has been a baby boom in the village. We have seen a return of wildlife in the area with woodpeckers, nuthatches and sparrows that simply weren’t there before…

Dr Robert O. Becker, twice nominated for the Nobel Prize, said several years ago, ‘I have no doubt in my mind that at the present time, the greatest polluting element in the earth’s environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields. I consider that to be far greater on a global scale, than warming, and the increase in chemical elements in the environment.’

Ms O’ Connor also makes the point that ‘breast cancer rates are now at an all time high. The Daily Mail reported on 30/9/2006 that 37,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in England and Wales in 2004 – a 10 per cent increase on the previous year, so something must be done and clearly there is little thought given to the wider possible causes of cancer prevention in the UK! It cannot be simply a case of less smoking and sunshine, more fruit and vegetables.’

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UK, Wishaw (2006-11)