/oss/taxonomy/term/1023/all en /oss/article/health-technology-you-asked/smart-meters-and-radio-waves <p style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://blogs.mcgill.ca/oss/files/2013/05/smart-meters.jpg"><img alt="smart meters" height="150" src="http://blogs.mcgill.ca/oss/files/2013/05/smart-meters-150x150.jpg" width="150" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><em><strong>Are the new Smart Meters from Hydro Quebec safe? Are they</strong></em> <em><strong>different from a cordless or cell phone when it comes to RF emmissions?</strong></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Cell phones, microwave ovens, wi-fi, smart meters. What do they have in common? They all emit radiation in the radiofrequency range. And they all radiate controversy. Given that these devices are set to become as commonplace as light bulbs, it is understandable that questions arise about their possible health effects. There are all sorts of allegations that exposure can trigger ailments ranging from headaches to cancer. Allegations, however, do not amount to science. And there is a lot of science to be considered.</p> <p><a href="http://blogs.mcgill.ca/oss/2013/05/17/smart-meters-and-radio-waves/">Read more</a></p> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:50:16 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 1942 at /oss