10th March, 2009
Humans are not the only ones affected by cell towers. This tree in front of Kaslo’s downtown tower is not taking it very well. (Photo: Mi Kai Lee)
A court in France has ordered the dismantling of a cell phone mast based on the ‘precautionary principle’ because there is insufficient proof that cell phones are harmless. The suit was initiated by residents in the vicinity of the tower against cell phone company Bouygues Telecom. Following the judgements of the Nanterre TGI (District Court) and the Versailles Appeal Court Bouygues Telecom began dismantling its phone mast in the early morning of March 6, 2009.
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