Conspiracy Debunked Technology Medicine

Power lines cause cancer through electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic fields from power lines are non-ionizing; no proven cancer link

Living near power lines causes cancer from electromagnetic radiation exposure.

Power lines emit non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. Multiple large studies show no reliable cancer link. Ionizing radiation (nuclear, X-rays) causes cancer; non-ionizing doesn't damage DNA directly.

Believed 1980–2020
Year Revised 2010
Why Changed Never True
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

6/10
6/10

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