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Group Wants Fluoride Out Of Aiken’s Water
Aiken, SC—An Aiken group wants something “clean”…their water. The Citizens Alliance For Water Safety says flouride is added to the water without consent…they claim it can be harmful, especially to infants. The group met Wednesday night to raise awareness and gain support. But, Department of Health officials say flouride is added to help prevent cavities […]
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Holmen Residents Work to Overturn Fluoride Referendum
If opponents have their way Holmen voters may have to make another decision about their drinking water. In November 2008, residents in Holmen voted to add flouride to the village’s drinking water. Opponents of the measure now want to overturn the referendum. They believe there’s a good reason for revisiting the issue. “In light of […]
United States, Wisconsin -
Calgary. Fluoride debate should be decided by public, not aldermen: Mayor
Mayor Dave Bronconnier says Calgarians, not aldermen, should decide whether to take the fluoride out of the city’s drinking water. A group of five aldermen will open up the taps on the fluoride debate next week by proposing to halt the city’s practice of adding the compound to city water. They contend that city council […]
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‘Poison’ fluoride adds to health problems
BETTY Jenkins has had a debilitating bowel disorder for more than 25 years. But she said her condition had deteriorated further since fluoride was added to Warrnambool’s water supply. Mrs Jenkins, 82, is one of several residents who have registered their ailments with local solicitor Adam Kempton as he prepares for a possible class action […]
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TVA awards contracts for $4 billion of fuel, work
Despite a drop in power sales this year, TVA directors today approved supplier contracts valued at more than $4 billion to fuel and maintain the utility’s power plants over the next decade and a half. General Electric landed the biggest contract. TVA agreed to pay GE up to $3 billion through 2024 for combustion turbines […]
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Lack of resources at root of dental pain
Before Jessica Creel celebrated her 21st birthday Monday, she went to the dentist Friday. “I have to go or I won’t be seen at all,” the mother of two said before the appointment. Virginia adults on Medicaid do not qualify for dental services, but before a 21st birthday they can still use Medicaid at the […]
United States, Virginia -
Fluoridation risks cause scientific, public disputes
Ohio University freshman Ibriham Alassaf first began researching fluoridation his senior year of high school after hearing about it on a radio show, and is pushing City Council to end the practice. Fluoridation involves adding Hydrofluorosilicic Acid to drinking water. Meant to strengthen children’s teeth, the acid is a by-product of phosphate-based lawn fertilizers. These […]
United States, Ohio -
Editorial: Athol voters urged to continue fluoridation in May 4 vote.
Athol voters would be making a big mistake if they were to vote at town meeting on May 4 to eliminate fluoride supplements in their drinking water. It is sadly ironic that some people will swallow handfuls of vitamins and take herbal remedies of unproven value and sometimes uncertain origin, while simultaneously rejecting the long-established […]
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Holladay may win right to go without fluoride
A long-standing water war in Salt Lake’s east bench could be reaching its end, with fluoridation foes in Holladay winning the ability to vote whether to include the chemical in their water system. After nine years of fighting, including a three-year court battle between Holladay and Salt Lake County, the Utah Legislature passed SB29, which […]
United States, Utah -
Ballina council does backflip on fluoridation
THE process to fluoridate the Ballina Shire’s water supply has hit its first hurdle. Three councillors yesterday lodged a rescission motion which will see the matter debated again later this month. At its March meeting, the council voted 6-4 in favour of fluoridation. But there has been some backlash from residents about the lack of […]
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