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PFOA – PFOS: Common Chemicals Linked to Osteoarthritis
A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items. Because of their persistence, PFCs have become ubiquitous contaminants of humans and wildlife. […]
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Fraser Coast: Council to decide the future of fluoride on February 20
FRASER Coast councillors will make a decision on the future of fluoride in the region’s drinking water at its meeting on February 20. “Councillors have been receiving feedback from those in favour and those against fluoridating the water supply since the state government announced it would hand the decision making to Councils,” Mayor Gerard O’Connell […]
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Fluoride Wars come to St. Croix Falls
The Fluoride Wars have finally come to St. Croix Falls and nowhere have the opinions been more decisive, or the residents more steadfast. The council chambers was growing crowded as between 20-30 interested parties were there to voice their opinions on the city’s fluoridation of the water supply. Originally, the fluoride was introduced in 1945 […]
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Portland. Fluoride Debate: What does scientific research say?
Studies: Some say salmon in jeopardy There’s little scientific debate that fluoride, at the proper dose, can reduce tooth decay. But research into fluoride’s impact on fish and wildlife is more skimpy and less conclusive. That makes it hard for environmentally minded voters to separate political rhetoric from reality during Portland’s emotionally charged referendum campaign […]
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Portland tonight. Water Fluoridation talk by Pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Whyte
JOIN US TONIGHT! Water Fluoridation: Too Risky for Portland’s Kids? with Pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Whyte Wednesday February 13th at 7 pm Emmanuel Temple Church (1033 N Sumner ST) Bring your friends, family and co-workers to hear respected pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Whyte’s engaging talk about the health risks that water fluoridation would pose to Portland’s children.Fluoride […]
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Protection from chemical warfare — and coffee stains
A new substance can stop any surface from getting wet, meaning it could revolutionize chemical and biological warfare protection for the military — and lead to clothing impervious to coffee stains. This very same nanoscale coating — a recent discovery funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research — could purify fuel and control […]
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Onalaska tables discussion on ending fluoridation
Fluoride In addition to council prayer, [council member] Pogreba has been floating the idea of getting fluoride out of the city’s water. Pogreba first brought up the idea of discontinuing fluoridation at the November council meeting. Fluoride is added to most U.S. municipal water supplies to help prevent tooth decay, and fluoridation has been hailed […]
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Mountain City considering ending fluoridation
Excerpt: Another change discussed by the board involved the city’s use of fluoride in its water. With the announcement that the state will no longer be paying for regular fluoride testing, water plants manager Andy Garland noted that the cost of adding fluoride to the city water supply would now be almost $11,000 a year. […]
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Terrace: Go fluoride-free, says local man
If the city wants to stop fluoridating its water, the issue will need to go to referendum because it was decided to add fluoride to the water by referendum. That’s what city council told fluoride opponent Barry Prince after listening to his reasons for why it should be discontinued at the monthly council meeting Jan. 28. […]
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Portland: Water Bureau has spent $153,000 on fluoride plan
Even though Portland voters temporarily halted the city’s plan to add fluoride to drinking water, that didn’t stop the city from spending money on the project. Last year, the Portland Water Bureau spent $153,000 on the city’s since-halted plan, which would add fluoride to drinking water serving about 900,000 people in Portland and select suburbs. […]
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