Public reaction to power frequency electric and magnetic field (EMF) effects

The presence of various power frequency electric and magnetic field (EMF) effects has always implied the need for technological control of their manifestations. The power frequency EMF effects are associated not only with the transmission and distribution lines of the electric power system, but also with work environments, office machines, illumination sources, home appliances, computers and entertainment systems, air conditioning, electric blankets etc. Most of these facilities are considered indispensible components of everyday life in industrialized countries. Public reaction to these effects has existed for decades. Initially, mostly engineering papers were published. Later, citizen action has become a very important factor. There were meetings, newspaper articles, publications (book and articles), TV interviews, public hearings and legal action, among others. There were instances of demonstrations and isolated cases of vandalism as well.