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Radio Frequency
Below is a list of credible leading scientific, regulatory, and public-health resources addressing radiofrequency (RF) exposure from telecommunications equipment, including cell towers, wireless devices, and 5G networks. These organizations consistently report that, based on current research, RF exposure at levels permitted by federal and international guidelines has not been shown to cause adverse health effects.
U.S. Federal Agencies
RF Safety FAQ
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Provides FCC-reviewed science on RF exposure limits for cell sites and wireless devices. Includes key statements affirming that tower RF emissions at ground level are typically hundreds to thousands of times below safety limits.
Cell Phones and Cancer Risk (includes FDA-reviewed research)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Discusses[KC2] large-scale studies on RF exposure. States that there is no consistent evidence linking RF exposure to cancer in humans.
International Health Organizations
General EMF & Radiation Q&A
World Health Organization (WHO) – Electromagnetic Fields
Provides WHO’s position on RF safety, stating that current evidence does not confirm any health consequences from exposure below international guidelines.[KC3]
5G Networks and Health
World Health Organization
Addresses concerns specific to 5G. WHO reports that RF exposures from 5G remain well within international safety limits and that no adverse health effects have been linked to low-level RF fields.[KC4]
Cancer Research & Public Health Organizations
Cellular Phone Towers
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Explains how RF energy works, how exposure levels change with distance, and notes that research has not shown increased cancer risk for people living near towers.[KC5]
Scientific Literature
Peer-Reviewed Environmental Research
ScienceDirect – Environmental Research (2024)
A detailed scientific review evaluating RF fields and public exposure. This article provides data modeling, exposure measurements, and health-risk assessments relevant to towers and wireless infrastructure.[KC6]
Training & Technical Resources
RF Safety Training
Tonex
A technical training provider offering RF safety courses based on OSHA, IEEE, FCC, and ICNIRP standards. Helpful for internal workforce education and safety program development.[KC7]
Property Value & Alaska Housing Market
Property Value Sources for Towers
Wireless Facilities & Property Values Study
Joint Venture Silicon Valley (2021)
No statistically significant negative impact from wireless facilities in studied U.S. markets. A 10-year analysis of 11.6 million California home sales found no negative impact on residential property values from small wireless facilities. Across all 16 metro areas, price changes near sites were either neutral or slightly positive, and the study found no evidence supporting claims of significant (e.g., 20%) property devaluation.
“How Does the Proximity to a Cell Tower Impact Home Values?”
Valbridge Property Advisors (2018)
Across all four cities, homes located within 0.25 miles of a tower showed no measurable difference in sale price compared to homes 0.5–1 mile away. In many cases, prices were slightly higher near towers. Any differences observed were extremely small (typically less than 1%, with “nominal” differences defined as 1–3%). Overall, the study concluded that cell towers do not negatively impact home values in the markets reviewed.
“Do 5G cell phone towers decrease house prices?”
The Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, (2024)
A 2024 peer-reviewed study analyzed 1,825 home sales and found no evidence that proximity to cell towers decreases residential property values. The study also used a difference-in-differences model to test the introduction of 5G in 2020 and confirmed no negative impact on nearby home prices. These findings contradict common public concerns and show that modern wireless infrastructure, especially rooftop or concealed sites, does not harm property values.
Alaska Housing Market
“By the Numbers”
SE Conference (2024)
Only a small fraction of Southeast Alaska land is available for development, creating persistent supply pressure on home values.
Statewide Housing Needs Assessment
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), (2024)
Shows statewide housing shortages, increasing prices, and constrained supply. Not tower-related — but confirms Alaska’s housing pressures come from supply constraints + demand, not infrastructure features.
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