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Population Explosion
On the afternoon of Sept. 20, 1994, several mysterious yellow clouds floated eerily above the treetops in Southwest Philadelphia. Local residents remember looking up at the sky with a marked sense of fear. “We figured it had come from the refinery, and we had no idea whether the stuff was dangerous,” recalls Al Caporali, who […]
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House OKs rules to regulate mercury in Vermont
MONTPELIER — The Vermont House gave final approval Friday to a bill regulating mercury use and disposal in the state. The bill regulates the sale of products with mercury in them, updates labeling requirements and regulates how such products should be disposed of. One reason mercury is so dangerous, advocates said, is that it persists […]
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‘Fluoride facts’ not entirely true
Fluoride Fact # 21: On April 6, the Hood River Healthy Water Committee published a $9, one-inch advertisement in the Hood River News. The ad erroneously asserted Gorge Ecunemical Ministries (GEM), Hood River County Health Department and the Mid-Columbia Children’s Council endorse fluoride. The truth is that none of the organizations endorsed the pro-fluoride campaign. […]
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Mercury bill sparks bizarre fight
Did the American Dental Association threaten to limit dental care in Maine if state lawmakers ban mercury fillings? The Chicago-based group says it never made such a threat. But two advocacy groups claim otherwise and have filed an antitrust petition with the Federal Trade Commission and the Maine attorney general. The groups — Consumers for […]
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Fluoride poll not affiliated with city
Pollsters working for the Washington State Dental Association are claiming to represent Bellingham’s Public Works Department – but an association spokesman said he doesn’t know why. The survey aims to gauge people’s attitudes about adding fluoride to city water, which is not fluoridated now. “An ongoing major part of our public-policy efforts is to implement […]
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Study: Utility should not fluoridate
Not fluoridating its water supports South Blount Utility District’s mission of providing the “safest, cleanest and purest” water to its customers, a study found. Gary McGill of McGill Associates presented to the board Tuesday the findings of his firm’s fluoride literature review and a draft of a “mailer” that could be sent to the district’s […]
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Voters reject fluoride ban
Fort Collins residents embraced fluoride Tuesday, voting 2-to-1 to keep the cavity fighter in the city water supply. “Everyone is greatly relieved that we have dodged a bullet,” said Larry Sarner of the “Vote No” campaign. “This is a public health issue,” he said. “I hope this will temper the move in other cities.” Pati […]
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Two fluoride votes split
Neosho voters sent a proposal to add fluoride to the water supply to a crushing defeat, but Carl Junction residents overwhelmingly approved a similar plan. In Neosho, voters on Tuesday rejected the proposal, with 1,223 opposed and 509 in favor. In Carl Junction, the tally was 813 “yes” and 477 “no” votes. Last year, city […]
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Utility official sees wife’s health improve since fluoride dropped
Janet Lail’s husband calls her a “water junkie.” Of course, she is married to the district manager of the South Blount Utility District. “My water cup is my constant companion,” she laughed, hoisting the yellow jug into the air. “The first thing I do in the morning is fix my water. I drink water all […]
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Congressional reps back fluoride in water
Colorado’s congressional delegation on Thursday endorsed fluoride in the water to fight tooth decay as Fort Collins residents are in the process of voting on ending fluoridation. “Community water fluoridation has been cited as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control,” the bipartisan group […]
United States, Colorado