Top 10 radiation phones

Radiation from Phones

A report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that Motorola Droid, Blackberry Bold 9700, LG Chocolate Touch and HTC Nexus One are pushing the limits of radio frequency radiation safety limits set by the Federal Communications Commission.

But 2010's offerings aren't all bad news. Three new phones - Motorola Brute i680, Samsung Mythic and Pantech Impact - rank among the lowest-emission devices on the market.

EWG has compiled radiation data for new phones given top marks by CNET, PCMag.com, PC World and Consumer Reports. Technical experts at these publications rate phones for performance, usability, features and aesthetics, but not radiation output, EWG reports.

Cell phones emit radio frequency radiation to send and receive voice and text messages. Some but not all studies suggest this radiation may increase risks for brain and salivary gland cancer. Scientists around the world are conducting studies to resolve the many uncertainties.

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To make people more aware, the EWG has compiled a report of more than 1000 phones so that consumers are aware of what radiation their cell phones are transmitting.

Levels vary widely, from 0.3 to 1.6, the legal limit, measured in watts per kilogram of body weight, also known as SAR (specific absorption rate), the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a wireless device phone.

"A number of health agencies around the world advise people to reduce exposures to cell phone radiation, driven by recent studies raising questions about the safety of this radiation, particularly for children," said Jane Houlihan, senior vice president for research at Environmental Working Group.

"That's why it's essential for consumers to have radiation output information before they purchase phones for themselves and their families."

Jodie Humphries

Jodie Humphries graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA Hons in Creative Writing in 2008. She has worked for GDS Publishing for the digital group since July 2009. She has previous experience with writing for the web, running her own website since April 2007.

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