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Danger Of Strong Electromagnetic Fields

blueworld writes "U.S. Department of Energy researchers have discovered a possible cause for reported illness around high voltage power lines. They found that rats' bodies produced high levels of ozone when exposed to strong electrical fields. Electrically grounded water produced the same result when exposed to the fields. Apparently, the water in our bodies may be responsible for the health risks of high voltage power lines."

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  1. Irony in action by msuzio · · Score: 1, Redundant

    The funniest thing is that the ad links at the bottom of the article (at least when I read it, maybe they rotate those) were selling air ionizers... not sure if the makers of those things want to actually be associated with a somewhat negative article... <g>