Electromagnetic Fields and Land-Use Controls

Research suggests that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from power transmission lines may pose a public health hazard. Planners need to keep on top of this issue as more and more citizen groups begin to look to them for expert guidance. This report offers some much-needed information. The report explains pertinent scientific and health issues and shows how planners can mediate the conflict between the public interest and economic development. It looks at policy approaches that can mitigate the public risk associated with EMFs and shows how several communities have successfully regulated exposure to electromagnetic fields. A glossary explains technical terms that are commonly used in scientific and policy discussions on this controversial topic.