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DOD is spending millions, getting rid of toxic foam by burning it near where people live
Best to read this good article, with video clips, online at https://wjla.com/news/spotlight-on-america/dod-is-spending-millions-getting-rid-of-toxic-foam-by-burning-it-near-where-people-live COHOES, N.Y. (SBG) — The military stopped using firefighting foam that contains toxic PFAS chemicals because of documented health risks. To get rid of its massive stockpile, Spotlight on America discovered the Department of Defense is spending millions of taxpayer dollars, burning the […]
United States, New York Perfluorinated chemicals -
Spokane: Fluoridation Money Comes with Strings Attached
PRESS RELEASE: The proposal to partially fund capital costs if Spokane fluoridates its water has several stipulations not previously made public. According to the city council’s recently-released agenda packet for their September 14 meeting, the ARCORA Foundation, an arm of Delta Dental, pledged $4 million toward building fluoridation infrastructure. But there’s a catch that may […]
United States, Washington State Delta Dental -
Safe Water Spokane to Host Public Forum on Fluoridation Sept 10th
To register to participate and ask a fluoridation question of our expert panel, or to watch this event live, please visit https://safewaterspokane.org/forum SPOKANE, WA – On Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. the citizen’s group Safe Water Spokane will host a virtual Zoom forum on fluoridation that is free and open to the public. It […]
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Spokane. Time to let the wisest voices, not the loudest, guide us on fluoride (Columnist)
The city of Spokane’s water tank at 9th Avenue near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, pictured in 2017, was built in 1969. It’s one of several water storage facilities used in the city’s water system. (JESSE TINSLEY) Mark Wiener vividly remembers the Great Portland Fluoride Battle of 2013. It wasn’t the kind of clash […]
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Spokane. No to fluoride (Letter by Phil Zammit)
I trust the knowledge and honest ‘urging’ of Spokane City Council to approve adding fluoride to our water by some dentists. That said, I simply cannot swallow their solution! (1) Why is it always not for us but “for the kids?” Not only that, but “those poor disadvantaged kids.” (2) My wife and I raised […]
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Spokane. Molina supports fluoridation (Letter)
I am expressing my strong support for the City Council’s passage of an emergency ordinance to optimize fluoride levels in Spokane’s water supply so that all people in the community – regardless of age, address, education, or income, have the best opportunity for improved health. I am honored to serve as President of Molina Healthcare […]
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Sulfoxaflor: Attorney General Becerra Files Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Improper EPA Approval of Pesticide that is Toxic to Bees
Note from Fluoride Action Network The structural formula of Sulfoxaflor (see more information) SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) improper registration process for new uses of sulfoxaflor. Sulfoxaflor is a pesticide that, due to its […]
United States, California Pesticides -
Spokane residents hold anti-fluoride rally as city council voting date approaches
City council members will vote on adding fluoride to Spokane’s water in less than two weeks. That ticking clock is encouraging people to make their voices heard. On Thursday, a group of people gathered in Riverfront Park for an anti-fluoride rally. Organizer Stefanie Howerton told KHQ they understand wanting to help the city’s collective health, […]
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2018 Water Fluoridation Statistics by State for the U.S.
The most recent data on fluoridation statistics, online August 26, 2020. These statistics were prepared using water system data reported by states to the CDC Water Fluoridation Reporting System as of December 31, 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau state population estimates for July 2018external icon, and population estimates served by public water supply as of […]
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California Bill To Ban Toxic PFAS From Firefighting Foam Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Sunday, the California legislature approved a measure to address the growing contamination crisis of toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. The bill would ban the chemicals in PFAS-based firefighting foams, like aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF – one of the most significant sources of PFAS water contamination. The bill now goes […]
United States, California Perfluorinated chemicals
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