There has been considerable controversy among health experts regarding the fluoridation of municipal water supplies, enough to arouse public concerns with activist groups working to have it abolished. Petitioning the FDA and USDA and Congress has just not worked. Locally, Hawaii avoided water fluoridation and Fairbanks Alaska recently stopped decades of forced fluoridation. Though the […]
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Red Deer: City examining fluoridation
Water fluoridation will be back on the table for Red Deer city council today. Council has been wrestling with the issue for months and asked city staff in March to investigate the pros and cons of fluoridation and whether a plebiscite was a useful option. A report going to council today doesn’t offer any easy […]
Artesia Stays Neutral On Water Fluoridation Plan
Garbage rate hikes and sewage improvements in and around downtown Artesia were among the many topics in this month’s Artesia City Council meeting. The Artesia City Council opted 3-1 in its May meeting not to take a position on the Golden State Water Company’s plan to fluoridate water in the City and neighboring cities. Mayor […]
Mount Clemens city commission votes unanimously to end fluoridation
– Agenda item 9-C: Resolution rescinding the addition of fluoride at the City of Mount Clemens water filtration plant – Comment from one Commissioner: “… In looking into this… we realize that people have access to fluoride through toothpaste, mouthwash, dentist… the other issue is a cost issue… we will save over $40,000. I think […]
Cochrane reviews on the benefits/risks of fluoride toothpastes
Abstract This concise review presents two Cochrane Reviews undertaken to determine: (1) the relative effectiveness of fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations in preventing dental caries in children and adolescents; and (2) the relationship between the use of topical fluorides in young children and their risk of developing dental fluorosis. To determine the relative effectiveness of […]
Saskatoon: Anti-fluoride forces organize in Saskatoon area
Anti-fluoride organizers have been busy in Saskatoon and area in recent weeks, although pro-fluoride forces say their fears are groundless. Saskatoon, along with many other cities around North America, adds fluoride to its drinking water to prevent tooth decay. However, critics argue fluoride isn’t effective at preventing cavities and it’s generally harmful to one’s health. […]
Monto doesn’t want fluoride
MONTO and district ratepayers have overwhelmingly rejected the notion of adding fluoride to the town water supply, according to a survey conducted in the region. The Monto and District Ratepayers and Residents Association (MDRRA) conducted the survey over a three-week period. The results showed 95% opposed fluoride being added to the town water supply. There […]
Tracking Pollutants In Dolphins And Beluga Whales
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Bottlenose dolphins* and beluga whales**, two marine species at or near the top of their respective food webs, accumulate more chemical pollutants in their bodies when they live and feed in waters near urbanized areas, according to scientists working at the Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML), a government-university collaboration in Charleston, S.C. In papers recently published […]
Coventry: Protesters hold public meeting over fluoride in water
PROTESTERS are mounting a fight against adding fluoride to the water supply. A public meeting has been called tonight in Coventry to debate the issue after a petition with nearly 300 signatures was handed to the city council. Joy Warren, a member of Coventry Friends of the Earth, is spearheading the campaign and wants to […]
Templeton voters keep fluoride in water
Excerpt fromarticle titled: Templeton voters OK marijuana bylaw, keep fluoride in water TEMPLETON — After a series of complex motions, voters at the annual town meeting last night approved a town bylaw prohibiting the use of marijuana on town property and setting fines for those caught with the drug. And, after hearing from experts on […]