Missouri Parents Demand School Transfers Amid Cancer Concerns Near Cell Tower

In Liberty, Missouri, parents are increasingly requesting school transfers and calling for more testing at Warren Hills Elementary after several staff members were diagnosed with cancer. Since 2020, six teachers have been diagnosed with breast cancer, including one recent death, raising fears of a possible cancer cluster. The school is located just 130 feet from a 120-foot cell phone tower, sparking concerns over exposure to radiation.

Parents argue that current federal radiation safety standards are outdated, while Liberty Public Schools have denied all transfer requests, citing safety assessments and ongoing environmental testing. Scientific reviews have linked radiofrequency radiation from cell towers to health issues like cancer and biochemical changes. Unlike the U.S., many countries enforce stricter radiation limits near schools, and some U.S. localities have implemented policies restricting tower placement near educational facilities.

25-05-2025