New Guide to Cell Phone RadiationOver 4 billion people in the world have cell phones. They’re handy,
portable, inexpensive and we wonder how we even got along with out them
before we had one. Cell phones are here to stay, there’s no doubt about
that. But there are mounting concerns about the adverse health affects
from radiation emitted from your cell phone. Nothing has been proven,
but considering that a cell phone operates by sending out radio waves
made up of electromagnetic radiation, it’d be wise to be conscious and
make smart choices. All phones release radiation, but some release more
than others, so one way to make smarter choices is to choose a phone
that emits less. The Environmental Working Group has just provided a new
online Cell Phone Radiation Guide providing the radiation levels for
about 1,000 cell phones. What’s your cell phone’s radiation level? Which is why EWG created the online database. You may remember the EWG for their helpful Guide to Sunscreens to help consumers pick less toxic brands. They’ve done it again with an important guide to radiation levels in cell phones. Here’s a list of the top 10 best phones and their radiation levels. 1. Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) - 0.35 W/kg As you can see, Samsung dominates when it comes to low radiation levels. The RAZR is also a very popular phone with a low SAR. Meanwhile the top 10 worst cell phones in terms of radiation are: 1. Motorola MOTO VU204 - 1.55 W/kg Smart phones and PDAs tend to have higher SAR levels. The rest of the phones fall in the middle, including some very important models. * Apple iPhone - 0.97 W/kg If you are at all concerned about the health affects of cell phones, but like the rest of us are reliant on the gadget, here are some other ways to limit your exposure to radiation: * Use a hands-free headset. This article was reproduced with the kind permission of Low Impact Living. 2009. Copyright Environmental News Network To subscribe or visit go to: http://www.enn.com |