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National Party Not Current On Fluoride Science
The National Party is relying on outdated and discredited science in its continued support of adding a hazardous waste (“fluoride”) to the public water supply. The most up-to-date scientific review has been completed by the US National Toxicology Program (NTP), finding that higher fluoride exposure is consistently associated with lower IQ in children (see page […]
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National’s anti-fluoride, anti-mandate MP-in-waiting: Ryan Hamilton
Ryan Hamilton has voiced support for groups that spread misinformation about fluoridation. He refuses to be interviewed but the National Party claims he has changed his mind about the fluoridation of water, after more than two decades of public opposition. In social media posts, Hamilton claimed Covid deaths data had been inflated and once said […]
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Hipkins on housing; Luxon on candidate’s fluoride comments
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has been grilled on a National Party candidate’s anti-fluoridation and anti-mandate position. Ryan Hamilton, favoured to win the Hamilton East electorate, has voiced support for groups that spread misinformation about fluoridation. Luxon said the comments were old and “utterly wrong,” and don’t reflect his current views. “I think the comments are […]
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Winsted commission to hold public hearing on use of fluoride in drinking water
WINSTED — The Water and Sewer Commission plans to hold a hearing on the use of fluoride in drinking water. The commission has not yet set a date, but members… *Original full-text article online at: https://www.rep-am.com/localnews/2023/09/15/winsted-commission-to-hold-public-hearing-on-use-of-flouride-in-drinking-water/
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Chemical safety board applauds EPA hydrogen fluoride initiative
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) updated National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs), which continue the EPA’s focus on reducing risks of accidental releases at industrial and chemical facilities. For the first time, the EPA’s initiatives emphasize inspecting and addressing noncompliance at facilities that use […]
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Fluoride-free drinking water connections for Kumarganj soon
BALURGHAT: Residents of Kumarganj block of South Dinajpur district will get fluoride-free drinking water connections soon. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced the project from State Secretariat Nabanna recently and had sanctioned a fund of Rs 215 crore for it. An official said that the tender for the project will be invited before Durga Puja […]
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Saturday Morning Live 9/9/23
Host Becky Taylor discusses Lynden and water fluoridation on this episode of Saturday Morning Live. *Original full-text article online at: https://kgmi.com/podcasts/saturday-morning-live-9-9-23/
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Three popular houseplants that ‘hate’ tap water as it can be ‘detrimental’ to their health
Choosing the best water for a houseplant can be a bit of a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the hobby and had no idea that they were picky. Luckily an expert has exclusively shared a few indoor plants that “hate” the stuff. It’s pretty safe to say that most people understand […]
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Branson Board of Alderman considers whether to continue to fluoridate the city’s water, and public input is needed
The public can share their opinion about fluoride in Branson’s drinking water through November 14. If you live in Branson, city officials want your input on whether or not to keep fluoride in the water system. A 90-day public comment period is underway and goes through November 14. The Branson Board of Aldermen will decide […]
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Commissioner Helms: ‘County owes citizens due diligence’; concerns expressed over fluoride in drinking water
MONROE — The Union County Board of Commissioners was presented with information from staff during Tuesday’s meeting (Sept. 5) on fluoride in the public water supply. During public comments at the meeting, members of the community expressed concerns about the possible adverse health consequences of drinking water that contains fluoride. “We heard from citizens of […]
United States, North Carolina