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Chillventa 2018 – the Baked Alaska of refrigerants business debate
Changes in refrigerant gases have taken centre stage at the biennial Chillventa exhibition, running this week from 16th to 18th October in Nürnberg, Germany. The event has been likened to a ‘Baked Alaska’ – the weather has been stunningly warm and sunny outside as Bavaria enjoys another golden autumn, but the talk inside was decidedly […]
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Letter: No evidence fluoride in water will harm, but Parry Sound reader wants choice
RE: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community Dear community physicians (who support fluoridation), I know you as respected professionals, community members and friends. I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to communicate your position. And I have no doubt that you want promote the health and well-being of everyone in our community. […]
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Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to ADHD in Kids
Prenatal exposure to higher levels of fluoride not only impairs cognitive development but also significantly increases the incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, new research shows. “Our current study suggests that fluoride not only interferes with overall IQ or overall cognitive development but may also contribute to symptoms of ADHD,” lead investigator Morteza Bashash, […]
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Meadville water authority buys fluoride analyzers from Franklin
VERNON TOWNSHIP — One northwestern Pennsylvania city’s loss of fluoride is another’s gain. Meadville Area Water Authority board members approved the purchase of two fluoride analyzers and fluoride reagent from the city of Franklin’s General Authority at the monthly meeting Wednesday. “We need to purchase these as part of our fluoride system,” Project Manager Bob […]
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Sulfoxaflor: Dow is trying to expand use of another pesticide linked to bee deaths
Note from FAN: Molecular structure for Sulfoxaflor (see more information) Amid concerns about widespread bee deaths, Dow has proposed an alternative chemical that may make the problem worse The agrochemical industry is seeking permission for more widespread use of a pesticide that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) previously said was “very highly toxic” to bees. […]
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Fluoride In Urine During Pregnancy Could Be Tied To ADHD Symptoms In Children
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, with approximately five percent of children in the United States labeled with the condition, according to The American Psychiatric Association. With the increase in numbers over the past decade, parents and researchers are becoming more and more eager to pinpoint a reason for the uptick. If we could just […]
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Fluoride debate receiving national attention
Excerpts: … According to the NBC, those against fluoride view it as a toxin and believe it could be unhealth, pointing to some studies making a connection between the chemical and lower IQ rates. Others push conspiracy theories which claim the government is using fluoride to control minds. Experts dispute those claims because many of […]
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NZ’s Priority chemicals list contains 7 fluoride pesticides, a PFOA, and an “inert” used in Sulfuryl fluoride.
Our priority chemicals list identifies the chemicals we believe are most in need of review here in New Zealand. The chemicals on the priority list make up part of the larger screened chemicals list, which were screened using our FRCaST screening tool. The chemicals on the priority list are categorised as either Group A or […]
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Science says fluoride in water is good for kids. So why are these towns banning it?
In the past five years, 74 cities have voted to remove fluoride from their drinking water, despite thousands of studies showing it prevents cavities. It has been hailed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as one of the top public health achievements of the 20th century. Numerous studies have proven its safety and […]
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Fluorine flows in, makes material metal
Fluoridating two-dimensional tungsten disulfide adds metallic islands to the synthetic semiconductor, along with unique optical and magnetic properties, according to researchers at Rice University. Credit: Ajayan Research Group/Rice University By getting in the way, fluorine atoms help a two-dimensional material transform from a semiconductor to a metal in a way that could be highly useful […]
United States, National USA Electronics Industry