San Francisco considers displaying phone radiation levels next to price tag

December 24th, 2009 | Category: Gadget Corner

whether the San Francisco division of the Environment gets its way, starting as soon as next month Bay Area residents might start noticing the radiation levels of cellphones displayed prominently next to their respective price at retail outlets. that is, of course, despite no definitive research that the handsets cause harm and the FCC’s insistence that the devices sold to consumers are safe. The proposal is being endorsed by Mayor Gavin Newsom, who as it’s noted is not about to stop using his iPhone anytime soon.

Not to distress, Maine, you’ll still keep the top spot for most ridiculous cellphone warning label.

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Original post by Ross Miller

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