RE: How to explain that "no risk" can't be proven (EMF)

["Bjorn Cedervall" <bcradsafers@hotmail.com>]

Ruth and others,
>mountain climbing is more dangerous than hiking on a forest trail,
>but the latter has some inherent danger as well (albeit not much);
>downhill skiing is more dangerous than cross-country skiing, etc.

I agree with this part. In the context I encountered however, the journalist 
wanted a proof that magnetic fields from power lines don't cause cancer. May 
mention that we have had politicians saying that "we should have no risks" 
(isn't that something to vote for?! :-) ).

>Finally, ask the person requesting the explanation to describe a zero risk 
>activity or situation. I'll bet you no one can!
That's a nice thing to ask. I will try that next time (won't call that 
particular journalist again however - he was too flimsy and unfocused).

Bjorn Cedervall, bcradsafers@hotmail.com

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