The big story of the week is the Low-Tech Times’ Weekend Link… (CNN) — Radiation from cell phones can possibly cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization… A team of 31 scientists from 14 countries, including the United States, made the decision after reviewing peer-reviewed studies on cell phone safety. The team found enough [...]
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The Low-Tech Times previously covered the environmental damage caused by gadget-crazy people buying the latest cell phones. If you choose to own a cell phone, we recommend sticking with a basic model and limiting usage. After the Low-Tech Times article was published, Dan Frommer from Silicon Alley Insider reports that cell phone sales are down [...]