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Southampton: Fluoride Judicial Review reveals inconsistency between UK Gov policy and regulation
The case brought against the South Central Strategic Health Authority (SHA) by Southampton resident and opponent of water fluoridation Geraldine Milner has been heard in the Royal Courts of Justice. Ms Milner’s case was about whether or not the SHA acted legally in making its decision (back in February 2009) to fluoridate the water in […]
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Calgary: Fluoridated water is ineffective, unsafe and unethical
Calgary is awash in fluoridated water and an intense discussion of it. The issue of fluoridation will be before the city’s Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and the Environment. Part of that meeting will be the public consultation mandated by city council. The committee will make a recommendation to council for a decision to stop […]
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Watsonville: God may know how much fluoride you’re getting, but our government sure doesn’t
How much fluoride have you had today? The answer is: you have absolutely no idea how much fluoride you swallowed today. The reason why you have no idea is because the fluoridation of our drinking water throughout our country has contaminated our entire food chain. If you buy a soft drink or any other beverage […]
United States, California -
Southampton: High Court Judge will make ruling on fluoride in matter of weeks
THE talking is over, but the waiting goes on. A High Court judge has said it will be weeks before he reveals whether the decision to add fluoride to water supplies in Hampshire was legal. After two days of legal sparring at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, health bosses and anti-fluoridation campaigners now […]
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Schuylkill Haven ends fluoridation
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – The borough council on Wednesday announced that local water is no longer fluoridated and also heard complaints that some residences have become “virtual mini dormitories.” President Marlin Berger announced that as of this week the fluoride that had been added to the borough’s water supply was removed. A motion made at the […]
United States, Pennsylvania -
Portsmouth: Fluoride issue shows council failed to hear valid concern
A few months back, when Portsmouth resident Rick Horowitz suggested that the City Council study the use of fluoride in the city’s drinking water, he was dismissed by the City Council and derided by some of the region’s public health professionals. What a difference a few months can make. On Jan. 8, The Associated Press […]
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Ames lowers fluoride in drinking water
The city of Ames Water and Pollution Control Department lowered fluoridation levels in Ames’ drinking water from 1.0 milligrams to .07 [sic, should be .7] milligrams Jan. 13. The department was driven by data collected from organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers of Disease […]
United States, Iowa -
Southampton: BBC TV’s pro and con debate on fluoridation
A decision by the strategic health authority to add fluoride to tap water in Southampton will go before the High Court later. Resident Geraldine Milner began a legal challenge against the decision made in 2009 by the South Central Strategic Health Authority (SCSHA). The SCSHA, which believes the move will improve dental health, gave the […]
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Southampton’s fluoridation decision ‘unlawful’
A health authority tried to illegally force the fluoridation of Southampton’s water, the High Court has heard. Resident Geraldine Milner is taking legal action to challenge the decision made in 2009 by the South Central Strategic Health Authority (SCSHA). The SCSHA, which believes the move will improve dental health, gave the go-ahead despite a public […]
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Southampton: Strategic Health Authority did not evaluate arguments against fluoride
HEALTH bosses failed to properly evaluate key arguments against fluoridating water before approving a controversial scheme for Hampshire, a court heard. Barrister David Wolfe, who is representing the Southampton residents challenging South Central Strategic Health Authority’s decision to add fluoride to tap water, argued that points raised by opponents had not been assessed in the […]
United Kingdom, England