FOREST — A local dentist said she was “all smiles” after learning the Bedford Regional Water Authority will resume adding fluoride to Bedford County’s drinking water. “I couldn’t be happier,” dentist Annie Libbey said Friday. “Fluoridation is one of the 10 greatest public health programs we have and it will be back on track in […]
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NH DES proposes strict new water drinking standards
Agency proposes thresholds of 12 parts per trillion for PFOA and 15 parts per trillion for PFOS CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire environmental officials are proposing strict new limits on certain contaminants in drinking water, saying the previous levels were far too lenient and put people’s health at risk. The Department of Environmental Services on […]
Risks to Children from Water Fluoridation—One Dose Does Not Fit All
© Risks to Children from Water Fluoridation—One Dose Dos Not Fit All, June 27, 2019. Children’s Health Defense, Inc. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of Children’s Health Defense, Inc. Want to learn more from Children’s Health Defense? Sign up for free news and updates from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the […]
Texas Dental Association-backed fluoridation bill signed by governor
Austin, Texas — Dr. Matt Roberts, a general dentist in Crockett, Texas, heard from other dentists that some water engineers in the state had been unilaterally turning off the fluoride in their community’s water supply, with the public or even some local government officials unaware. So Dr. Roberts, chair of the Texas Dental Association’s Council […]
Philadelphia Refinery That Exploded to Close
The largest oil refinery on the East Coast will close following last Friday’s early morning explosion and fire that destroyed the plant’s 30,000-barrel-per-day alkylation unit that processes refined products like gasoline and diesel fuel using highly toxic hydrofluoric acid. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement that he had spoken to the Philadelphia Energy […]
Choosing between the Best toddler toothpaste with fluoride! What are the toddler toothpaste with fluoride Reviews 2019?
Note from Fluoride Action Network: We include this article for historical purposes. _________________________________________________________ When it comes to selecting between the best toddler toothpaste with fluoride brands, things can be confusing. The top brands and its reputation does make an impact on the choices you have on offer. Cheaply-priced faucets are just that – cheap. toddler […]
Choosing between the Best toddler toothpaste with fluoride! What are the toddler toothpaste with fluoride Reviews 2019?
Note from Fluoride Action Network We add this article to our NewsTracker for historical purposes. _________________________________________________________ When it comes to selecting between the best toddler toothpaste with fluoride brands, things can be confusing. The top brands and its reputation does make an impact on the choices you have on offer. Cheaply-priced faucets are just that […]
Leaky Hydrogen Fluoride System at 9212 Reactivated This Month
The prime contractor for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Y-12 National Security Complex continued to grapple with a fix for a hydrogen fluoride system until earlier this month — well after an April leak that prompted an evacuation of the agency’s main uranium processing building. The system in Building 9212 “returned to operation on Monday, […]
Bedford County will reintroduce fluoride to water systems
BEDFORD Co., Va. (WSET) — Bedford County will soon introduce fluoride back into their water systems. While the project is still in its early stages, the country hopes residents will see the effects in one to three years. Megan Aubrey of Bedford Water Authority says the fluoridation will restore consistency to the area. “It is […]
Investigations of Philadelphia refinery fire to include potential release of dangerous chemical
A hydrogen fluoride release could have had deadly consequences A fire burns at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery hours after a series of early morning explosions on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the 150-year-old industrial complex at 3100 W. Passyunk Ave. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Investigators from the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board who are investigating […]