A small group of people who identify as electrosensitive have found sanctuary in Green Bank, West Virginia, where electromagnetic radiation is limited due to restrictions aimed at protecting a nearby radio telescope.
Travis M. Andrews reports for The Washington Post.
In short:
- Green Bank, located in a designated “Quiet Zone,” prohibits cell towers and WiFi to protect a massive telescope, attracting people with electromagnetic hypersensitivity.
- Those who move here report symptoms like headaches, brain fog and burning skin, which they believe are caused by electromagnetic radiation in modern society.
- Residents, though isolated, form a supportive community while facing challenges like limited access to modern conveniences and skepticism from outsiders.
Key quote:
“This is a human rights issue. We have a right for our body to not be penetrated by this.”
— Sue Howard, Green Bank resident.
Why this matters:
As wireless technology expands, questions about electromagnetic sensitivity grow. For those affected, places like Green Bank offer relief, but with more people installing WiFi, their future there is uncertain.
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