An Electromagnetic Pulse is commonly referred to as an “EMP”. It is an extremely powerful, instantaneous burst of electromagnetic energy caused by an explosion (usually nuclear or solar), and a sudden, fluctuating, magnetic field. The strongest part of the pulse may last only a fraction of a second, but any unprotected electrical equipment, or anything connected to an electrical cord, will most likely be destroyed by the magnetic pulse.
There has been many speculations concerning this as a means for a terrorist attack, or even possibly as the result of a solar flare. There have been countless scientific studies, government reports and research conducted as to health risks from exposure to electromagnetic fields; the reports all varied in their conclusions. The studies and research were all aimed at long term exposure to low, electromagnetic fields.

Numerous investigations have documented cases of illness in people who were exposed to (low level) electromagnetic fields.  Some of those included people who lived or worked near large power plant sub-stations. Symptoms and physical findings included frequent headaches, nausea, dizziness, chronic fatigue, problems sleeping, memory loss, dementia and certain types of cancer. 

In 2009, Scientists and health researchers published a report in the medical journal, Pathophysiology. They expressed enormous concern of possible health risks, including immune and nervous system disorders, tumors and other types of cancer. They also stated, "The evidence for risk is quite strong enough to alert the public of the dangers, and petition governments for new safety limits regarding EMF exposure."   
The World Health Organization doesn’t deny that electromagnetic fields above certain levels could trigger physical effects.Our nerves, muscles, brain and heart all function by transmitting small, electrical currents. Low frequency electric fields will have an influence on the body just like they would effect any material that was made up of, or contained, particles that were charged. An (independent) scientific commission has set guidelines regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields in the range of 0 to 300 GHz.

Heating is the main effect of electromagnetic waves; like a microwave. Furthermore, the heating effect is what the guidelines were formed by. However, the WHO (World Health Organization) doesn’t believe that the evidence suggests there could be a risk at levels lower than what the guidelines are set at. They admit there is a need for more quality research to fill in the areas that we’re not sure about.
This controversy has gone on for years and will probably continue for years to come; denying the people who need to know the most, any kind of resolution.

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