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Study shows the possibility of fluorine substituting lithium when manufacturing rechargeable batteries
The scarcity of cobalt and lithium is undebatable. That has been a challenge since they are essential components of modern batteries. With people transforming towards a zero-emission globe, the demand for modern batteries will only increase significantly because of electric vehicles. That’s why researchers saw the need to look for another alternative for this rare […]
International Batteries -
Spokane. Taking a principled stance on water fluoridation (Letter)
The latest fluoridation controversy is over the city moving forward with a cost analysis. Although initially funded by Delta Dental’s Arcora Foundation, the city must pay for it if it decides not to fluoridate. The current positions: Green light: Spokane City Council President Breann Beggs – Full speed ahead Yellow light: Mayor Nadine Woodward – […]
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Open-Source Portable Device for the Determination of Fluoride in Drinking Water
Abstract The prolonged exposure to fluorides results in the development of several diseases, from dental fluorosis to crippling deformities of the spine and major joints. The population exposed to high fluoride concentration is located in developing countries where the assurance of water quality is difficult to perform. Addressing this challenge, an open-source system for the […]
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Sulfuryl Fluoride: Illegal use in Rice Export
Note from Fluoride Action Network The brain is the main target of Sulfuryl fluoride. Structural Formula of Sulfuryl Fluoride: Can sulfural floride be used as a fumigant for fumigation of export containers of rice? The answer is a big NO. Interestingly, its use has increased as a replacement for methyl bromide, which was phased out because of harm to […]
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Fluoridation roll out for Bunbury and Dalyellup
The South-West communities of Bunbury and Dalyellup will have fluoridated drinking water on tap by 2023. This follows the setting of fluoridation target dates of June 2022 for Dalyellup and June 2023 for Bunbury. It also follows water fluoridation in November, of neighbouring communities, Eaton and Australind, as well as Burekup, Brunswick Junction, Roelands and […]
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Cenovus closes on nearly $5B deal to combine with Husky, which owns Superior refinery
Canadian oil and gas company Cenovus Energy has closed on its nearly $5 billion deal to buy Calgary-based Husky Energy, the company that owns and operates Wisconsin’s only oil refinery. The $4.78 billion deal makes the combined company the second-largest Canadian-based refiner and third-largest oil and gas producer there. The deal was first announced in […]
United States, Wisconsin Oil Refineries -
Fluoride to the rescue?
Artist’s concept illustration depicting cells treated with antibiotics (red) propagating in a river environment, while those that have been genetically modified to remove the gene that produces the fluoride exporter (green) die off in the presence of fluoride. Credit: Lillian McKinney- Download Image Scientists have long been aware of the dangerous overuse of antibiotics and […]
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Pointe-Claire petition aims to remove fluoride from drinking water
A Pointe-Claire resident wants fluoride to be removed from his drinking water. He’s gathered over 1,000 signatures in support in a petition he’s handed over to the city. But as Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports, other argue fluoride is a good thing and should stick around. Petition circulates to stop water fluoridation on West Island, experts […]
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Harmful misinformation
Sir, you rightly identify the harm that is being caused by the spread of misinformation in your excellent article.1 The dental world is familiar with the work of conspiracy theorists through the activities of anti-fluoridation activists and historical dental amalgam-related scare stories. The British Fluoridation Society is working with colleagues world-wide to develop and implement […]
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Fluoride Geochemistry and Exposure Risk Through Groundwater Sources in Northeastern Parts of Rajasthan, India
Abstract Exposure to fluoride concentrations above a threshold of 1.5 mg/L can cause joint pains, restricted mobility, skeletal and dental fluorosis. This study aims to determine the hydrochemical evolution of the fluoride-rich groundwater and estimate the risk of fluoride exposure to the residents of semi-arid northeastern part of Rajasthan, India. The methodology involves measurement of fluoride […]
India