The policy of adding fluoride to Hamilton’s drinking water is again up for discussion this week, after four councillors’ attempts to remove it earlier this year were defeated. The issue is back as councillors hear presentations canvassing differing opinions on water fluoridation at a workshop on Thursday. Councillors stopped short of making a quick decision […]
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Mechanicsville ends fluoridation of its water supply
The following are from the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of the City of Mechanicsville: From the March 7, 2011, council meeting minutes: Update on fluoride: The IDNR provided information that stated the US Dept of Health and Human Services will propose that the recommendation for optimal fluoride levels be changed from a range […]
Carroll-Boone Water District: Fluoridation on the way
Excerpts: … The new law [on statewide mandatory fluoridation] has raised concerns among some, including water operators at the Carroll-Boone Water District (CBWD), which provides water from Beaver Lake to its member cities Eureka Springs, Berryville, Green Forest and Harrison. All 12 water operators at Carroll-Boone are against fluoride, said Office Manager Jim Allison. He […]
Dunedin: Campaigner against fluoride to speak
A United States campaigner against fluoride, Emeritus Prof Paul Connett, will outline the “case against fluoride” at a public meeting in Dunedin tomorrow. Prof Connett, of St Lawrence University, New York, will speak at the Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Hall, at 262 Moray Pl, at 2pm. An environmental chemist and director of the International Fluoride […]
Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to sugar-free chewing gum with fluoride
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to provide a scientific opinion on a list of health claims pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. This opinion addresses the scientific substantiation of a health claim in relation to sugar-free chewing gum with fluoride […]
High fluoride soil levels from 2010 volcanic eruption
At last year’s EGU meeting several late-breaking sessions covered Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which was still erupting. This year there was plenty of time to schedule sessions well in advance and, when it came to ash, more of on emphasis on its effects on the ground rather than the consequences of airborne ash for aircraft safety. […]
Stanthorpe and Warwick: Fluoride set to flow soon
THE countdown is on until April 18 when fluoride will be added to town water supplies in Stanthorpe and Warwick. A council spokeswoman confirmed this week that the installation is progressing and testing and commissioning will commence shortly “Fluoride will be added to the water supply from April 18 and they are still on track […]
Southampton: Appeal over fluoride decision
THE controversial decision to fluoridate Hampshire tap water will go back to the High Court later this year. A date in June has been set for an application by Southampton mum Gerri Milner to appeal against part of the ruling that South Central Strategic Health Authority was right to approve the scheme. Since winning the […]
Templeton: Board of Health meeting tonight: fluoride petition & presentation for fluoride in town water
Excerpt from: AGENDA BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING April 7, 2011 @ 7:00 PM BOS Conference Room 690 Patriots Road MEMBERS: Richard Trifilo, Donald Tourigny, and Edward Stacy HEALTH DIRECTOR: Joyce E. Crouse ADMINISTRATIVE ASST: Laurie Wiita OLD BUSINESS: 1. 7:15 – Barre Road Landfill – DCR 2. 7:30 – Citizen’s petition for ending fluoride in […]
Marathon Shuts Unit After Release at Catlettsburg Refinery
Marathon Oil Corp. (MRO) shut a unit at its Catlettsburg refinery in Kentucky after a leak of hydrogen fluoride late yesterday, according to a filing with the National Response Center. Hydrogen fluoride was released from a pinhole leak in piping, according to the filing. The unit was shut and workers were isolating it and planning […]