U.S. school districts push back against high-voltage power lines near schools

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David O. Carpenter

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Policy advocate Theodora Scarato surveys a wave of U.S. school-board and county resolutions opposing new 500 kV and 765 kV transmission lines routed next to schools, homes and farms. Boards in Temecula Valley (CA), Loudoun County, Louisa, Orange County and Prince William (VA), Florence Independent (TX) and Chambersburg (PA) are among those citing ELF-EMF childhood-leukemia research and setback rules. The piece also notes that the San Francisco 49ers, whose Santa Clara training facility sits next to an electric substation, have said they are looking for a new location.

Note: Theodora Scarato is a policy advocate affiliated with Environmental Health Sciences (formerly at Environmental Health Trust). This is an opinion/advocacy piece on her personal Substack, also cross-posted at ehsciences.org.

"The evidence that magnetic fields increase the risk of cancer is neither inconsistent nor inconclusive. Furthermore, adults are also at risk, not just children, and there is strong evidence for cancers in addition to leukemia, particularly brain and breast cancer."

— David Carpenter

"the District objects to the proposed placement of the transmission lines, and is concerned that the proposed location of these lines may endanger the safety and well-being of the students and staff who attend and work at the school."

— Florence Independent School Board

"The existence of high voltage power lines is of great concern. Many Orange County residents have voiced grave concerns with the proposed power lines and the potential impact on animals, humans, and natural resources."

— Orange County

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Districts in CA, VA, TX and PA pass resolutions against 500–765 kV lines near schools, citing childhood-leukemia research.

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