To the editor: Thanks to state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, and thanks to the indefatigable Karen Spencer, the vital issue of fluoridation is again being considered at the State House. Last week, I submitted these three points to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (LEG): Fluoride is poison. Safety measures are […]
Fluoridation is an issue that has convulsed local politics in New Zealand for decades. After a quiet spell, a new law and post-Covid mistrust in public health measures have collided, which is likely to bring the issue back to a town or city near you. CHARLIE MITCHELL reports. It was a mild evening in Timaru. […]
As a conscientious dentist for more than three decades, and someone who is very informed on fluoride science, I have sent this letter to establish that there is scientific evidence that demonstrates the harmful health effects caused by water fluoridation. I know that there are numerous concerned Lynden citizens fighting to stop fluoridating their community… […]
LYNDEN — On Sept. 18, Gloria Bode told the Lynden City Council she wants fluoride removed from the city’s water supply. Bode’s husband is Gary, one of the seven men who make up the council. After she spoke, Candy Hoksbergen, Elisha Wyant, Betty Van Dyken, Khushdip Brar and Becki Taylor also told the council they […]
The cost of compulsory fluoridation for Whangarei’s drinking water has increased by more than 50 per cent to $4.65 million – and ratepayers could end up paying. Whangarei District Council (WDC) politicians will on Thursday vote on awarding the contract for building the plant to fluoridate Whangarei’s water to Northland-based Bellcon Construction, and committing $4.65 […]
Residents of Newman in WA’s Pilbara region will benefit from the recent addition of fluoride to their water supply. Fluoridation of Newman’s water supply is part of a broad long-term strategy to combat tooth decay across Western Australia. This measure brings Newman into line with major communities in the region including Hedland, Roebourne, Karratha and […]
The Isle of Man will look into the benefits of water fluoridation as part of its integrated plan to tackle the issue of children’s oral health on the island. Published on 20 September, Amalgamated Implementation Plan for Dental Strategy and Oral Health Strategyincorporates strategies such as increased access to dentists and the introduction of a […]
Petal dentist Dr. Barbara Mauldin is continuing to touch base with the Petal Board of Aldermen on the issue of adding fluoride to the city’s water system, recently visiting the September 19 board meeting to receive an update on that matter and the reason for the delay in continuing that practice. Mauldin, who has come […]
ONGOLE: In view of the severe water scarcity and fluoride contamination in several villages located in the western part of the district, especially the villages falling under six Assembly segments of the district, Ongole MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy initiated a safe drinking water supply scheme by spending his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme […]
Most of the chemical accidents reported to the EPA over the past 20 years involved one of 3 chemicals, according to Axios’ analysis of records obtained by the Data Liberation Project. The big picture: Workers have suffered serious injuries from these mishaps. Ammonia is the most common culprit in chemical accidents at facilities that have […]
