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Ohio Valley: Bilott DuPont largely ignored EPA on C8 issues
OHIO VALLEY — Many questions remain about the C8 contamination that has spread through the valley as a result of industrial activity at DuPont Washington Works near Parkersburg, West Virginia. For instance, the controversy began with the deaths of an entire herd of cattle, yet the company is so far refusing to provide EPA-requested testing […]
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City Club of Portland committee favors fluoride
Portland’s high-minded civic society is set to support adding fluoride to local drinking water, if history and a report released Thursday carry any weight. An analysis from the City Club of Portland concludes that Portland has a “substantial dental health problem,” and 11 of 12 committee members studying the issue recommend fluoridation. The hot-button issue […]
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Portland. Fluoride Lobby Fumbles at Public Debate
Wednesday night’s debate to discuss the pros and cons of adding fluorosilicic acid (aka fluoride) to the Bull Run water supply that Portland depends upon saw an excess of 240 concerned citizens pack the Matt Dishman Community Center’s auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Multnomah County Democrats. Moderator Teddy Keizer, Chair of the Mult-Co Dems opened […]
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Southwest Harbor: Fluoride benefits, risks debated
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — At the 1959 town meeting here, Kenny Hutchins was among the majority voting to have fluoride added to the public water supply to help prevent tooth decay. He plans to vote the same way at town meeting May 7, when residents will reconsider that 54-year-old decision. Anne Napier, a registered nurse and […]
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Mountain City votes to continue with fluoride in water
Mountain City town council meeting … The other big topic of the night was a final discussion and conclusion on the board’s recent decision about whether or not to continue a fluoride program in the city water supply. Having listened to various concerns from both sides of the issue at last month’s meeting, the council […]
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Utah halts Fluoridation?
With the “Safe Drinking Water Disclosure Act” – H.B. 72 – the state of Utah is holding the companies that “fluoridate” Utah’s drinking waters accountable for pouring huge amounts of other toxic chemicals in the water along with the fluoridation chemicals. Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill last week that requires chemical companies to […]
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Council hears mixed views on fluoride at Au Gres meeting
Au GRES — Residents and interested parties packed Au Gres City Hall April 9 during the city council’s regular meeting to express their views and concerns on fluoridated water. The city council voted not to fund any fluoride-related expansion of the existing water plant during a special meeting March 12, and many people attended this […]
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Holmen considering another fluoride proposal
HOLMEN — The village of Holmen could begin its fluoridation program without spending another $80,000 under a proposal to be considered Thursday by the Holmen Village Board. Board member Mike Dunham has proposed that the village start up fluoridation using the equipment and process already in place and then conduct a voter referendum in 2014 […]
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Whitsunday Regional Council: No fluoride for our water
WHITSUNDAY Regional Council will not be adding fluoride to the region’s potable water. The decision was made at yesterday’s ordinary meeting at the Reef Gateway Hotel in Cannonvale. Council resolved to finalise the construction phase of the Bowen and Proserpine water treatment plant fluoride facilities to ensure compliance with the current funding agreements and then […]
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Rockhampton: Councillors remain uncertain about fluoride in our water
COUNCILLORS remain divided today over the fluoridation of Rockhampton Region’s water supply. Nine Queensland councils feel the evidence is strong enough to remove the chemical from public water supplies, but Rockhampton councillors are yet to reach agreement. Earlier today, councillors voted 6-3 in favour of writing to Queensland Health and the Australian Dental Association to […]
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