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October 26, 2024

Can Magnetic Fields from Electric and Hybrid Cars Cause Cancer?

The green credentials of electric and hybrid cars are praised, but so too are the risks of magnetic fields. These invisible forces – produced by the car’s batteries, motors and cables – can generate small electrical ripples in our body, and potentially affect…

Which Scientific Findings Support the WHO’s Decision to Categorize Magnetic Fields as Possibly Carcinogenic?

One form of magnetic field, called extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF), has been labelled "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is to say, there’s some proof that exposure may make you more susceptible to cancer, but the…

Are There Benchmarks and Grading Systems for Car Radiation Health Risks?

All vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid automobiles, have a lot of electronic components. These parts are emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs), so passengers are concerned about their health hazards. In response to these worries, bodies such as the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP)…