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Fluoride debate in Chippewa
Ever since he received a kidney transplant from his wife, Rick Lucas has been watching what he eats and drinks. For instance, he’s cut down the amount of seafood he consumes, and doesn’t touch green tea. But Lucas and his wife do drink water, and plenty of it. He estimates they each drink at least […]
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Fluoride concerns raised by W&S commissioner
Longmeadow — Troubled by what he says is a threat to the health of the citizens of this community, Water and Sewer Commissioner Bruce Randall is speaking out. “Three years ago I didn’t know anything about (fluoridation). But as a water commissioner, I felt I owed it to my constituents to learn,” said Randall, referring […]
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Foes can’t swallow rush to fluoride
Leo Hamilton is convinced adding fluoride to the water supply of Chippewa Falls is the wrong step for the city to take. “I see no reason why the government should put fluoride in my water if I don’t want it,” said the former mayor and state legislator, who lives at 422 Frenette Drive. “I have […]
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Groups challenge EPA’s approval of Dow’s Sulfuryl fluoride: EPA allows 5 times higher levels for Infants than Adults
On March 22, 2004, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) formally challenged US EPA’s approval of Sulfuryl fluoride for use as a fumigant on a wide variety of foods. EPA identified fluoride as the major toxicological endpoint of concern for exposure to Sulfuryl fluoride. In its Risk Assessment, which served as the basis for approval, EPA […]
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Groups challenge EPA’s approval of Dow’s Sulfuryl fluoride
On March 22, 2004, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) formally challenged US EPA’s approval of Sulfuryl fluoride for use as a fumigant on a wide variety of foods. EPA identified fluoride as the major toxicological endpoint of concern for exposure to Sulfuryl fluoride. In its Risk Assessment, which served as the basis for approval, EPA […]
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Juneau: City wants to study fluoride
The Juneau Assembly will appoint a task force to study the effects of water fluoridation as the community debate intensifies over whether to fluoridate the city’s drinking water. The Assembly wants to study the scientific record of fluoride since it was added to Juneau’s water supply more than 30 years ago. “It’s time for a […]
United States, Alaska -
Minister must act now on water fluoridation
More news from Health & Children2 years after set-up of Forum on Fluoridation Govt has failed to implement any of its recommendations “As a follow up public Health measure to the Smoking ban in the workplace, the Minister for Health Micheal Martin, must now listen to the anti-fluoridation groups who are calling for the implementation […]
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Polluted air bad, polluted drinking water good
On the same day that Health Minister Micheal Martin makes it illegal to smoke in the work-place, he himself is directly responsible for polluting 2 billion gallons of drinking water daily in Ireland’s homes. ” The untested fluoridation chemical that he adds to our drinking water is a pollutant according to the EU’s scientists (1), […]
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Sierra Club Stands By Coronet Ad
TAMPA, Fla., March 25 /U.S. Newswire/ — Following is a statement by Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope regarding a Florida ad on Coronet Industries and Bush Administration’s Superfund policy: The Sierra Club’s current television ad concerning Coronet Industries’ role in polluting communities and threatening public health in the Tampa Bay area has been falsely […]
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A letter from a dentist
As a dentist who works in Pierce County, I must take exception to the viewpoint article (TNT, 3-11) by Dr. Rhonda Savage that water fluoridation is good for all and without controversy. I oppose water fluoridation. I am very concerned about the welfare and health of my patients. I care deeply about the children and […]
United States, Washington State