Author Archives: Josh Hart

Could a Smart Meter Have Ignited the San Bruno Inferno?

Now we don’t want to jump to any conclusions, but the signs are beginning to point to the possibility that a ‘smart’ meter may have played a role in the fire and explosion that likely killed more than a dozen … Continue reading

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San Bruno

Our hearts go out to the victims of the San Bruno tragedy, and their friends and families.

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Typical Reaction to the Revelation That I Do Not Own a Cell Phone, By Year

I gave up my cell phone 3 months ago after finding out that virtually every study looking at long term heavy users that has not been funded by the industry shows a correlation between brain tumors and cell phone use.   … Continue reading

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Local Governments Take Back the Power: Watsonville Bares Teeth with Law Banning Smart Meters

Now normally, we try to keep things a little light, and not delve into lengthy legal documents here at Stop Smart Meters!  But after reviewing the ordinance that Watsonville passed unanimously on August 24th, we believe it is worth it … Continue reading

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“A Major Pain”: PG&E Tries to Suppress Electrical Interference Reports

Add to the growing list of ‘smart’ meter problems- electrical interference.  The San Jose Mercury reported yesterday that they have received dozens of complaints about interference with electronic equipment (such as baby monitors) from people’s new ‘smart’ meters.  What is … Continue reading

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