The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a draft safety evaluation report indicating its initial acceptance of Kairos Power’s source term methodology for its Kairos Power fluoride salt-cooled high temperature reactor (KP-FHR). The topical report, which Kairos submitted to the regulator in June 2020, is the first of its kind to be reviewed by […]
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U.S. Department Of Energy Selects Koura For Development Of Fluorinated Electrolytes To Extend Operating Range And Safety Of Li-Ion Batteries
BOSTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Koura, a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts and technologies and a division of Orbia, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in its $60 million investment to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles. As a part of that investment, Koura is […]
Chemours’ plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions could produce hazardous air pollutants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The chemical giant Chemours, moving to cut emissions of a climate super-pollutant from its Rubbertown facility, has asked city officials to issue a permit for new abatement equipment that could release chloroform and other hazardous air pollutants. The company plans to capture the climate super-pollutant hydrofluorocarbon-23 (HFC-23) and transport the gas to a Chemours […]
Some communities in Michigan opt out of fluoridation
LANSING — Even as community water systems are praised by the state for maintaining fluoride levels, others are still holding out. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by about 25% in children and adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 6.5 million people, or 89.2% of Michiganders, have access to fluoridated […]
Wildwood commissioners clash over adding fluoride to drinking water
Fluoride won’t be added to Wildwood’s water supply after commissioners passed Monday on an opportunity to become the first Sumter County city to add it. For decades, fluoride has been valued for preventing dental cavities, especially in children. It is used in Ocala and has been used in Leesburg. Commissioners voted 3-2 not to invite […]
Thirteen U.P. systems among 89 Michigan water systems awarded national fluoridation quality award
LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today that 89 Michigan water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including thirteen systems in the Upper Peninsula. Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in the water to […]
Spokane. Letter: Fluoride and IQs
If there’s a new edition of Webster’s dictionary coming out looking for a definition of cherry-picking, I’d nominate the guest opinion by Kimberly Craven and Priti Laselle (“Fluoride stands out as safe, effective, important health tool,” Oct. 17) supporting water fluoridation. Regarding fluoridation lowering IQs, their article refers to the “single and disputed paper that […]
A New Treatment Helps to Fill Kids’ Cavities Pain-Free
Getting a cavity filled is no fun. There can be pain, shots, numbing, and the harrowing sound of the drill. But a kinder, gentler way to care for kids with cavities is being tested. And the only tool required is a small paintbrush. Five-year-old Skye is pretty happy for a kid who just had a […]
Kinston study by UNC will measure the impact of using fluoridated water
Note from Fluoride Action Network: This human experiment with infants is both shocking and unethical in light of the 2020 study Fluoride exposure from infant formula and child IQ in a Canadian birth cohort, performed by Till et al. The authors reported: • “Consumption of formula reconstituted with fluoridated water can lead to excessive fluoride […]
Crowther: Rutland Aldermen discuss city fluoridation
Here is a recap of the Nov. 1 Rutland aldermanic meeting, as it pertains to my request that the board take a fresh look at fluoridation of the city water supply. I understand that the Herald can’t cover everything, but I believe this issue is important, as indicated by a significant turnout of people. All […]