Note from the Fluoride Action Network: Molecular structure for Sulfoxaflor (see more information) _________________________________________________________________ WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency announced so-called “emergency” approvals today to spray sulfoxaflor — an insecticide it considers “very highly toxic” to bees — on nearly 14 million acres of crops known to attract bees. The approval includes 2019 crops […]
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Newburgh Mayor Says His Focus Includes Development, Housing
Note from Fluoride Action Network The City of Newburgh N.Y. was fluoridated on May 2, 1945, and was the key city in the first fluoridation experiments in the U.S. The control city was Kingston N.Y., which remained fluoride-free throughout the 10-year experiment. One of the major findings in this experiment was that the girls in […]
Business leaders urge Scott to veto medical monitoring bill
Gov. Phil Scott speaks in Bennington in December 2017 while celebrating completion of a section of municipal water line to address PFOA in local wells. With him are Reps. Kiah Morris, Alice Miller and Mary Morrissey, and Sen. Brian Campion. File photo by Holly Pelczynski/Bennington Banner Vermont business leaders are calling on Gov. Phil […]
2001 3M-funded food study found high levels of manufacturing chemicals in Alabama
DECATUR, Ala. – Concerns over manufacturing chemicals used to make Teflon and Scotchgard may extend to the food grown and sold near chemical production facilities. A nearly two-decades-old study conducted for 3M indicates that the same types of PFAS chemicals found in the drinking water in the West Morgan East Lawrence water supply may also […]
Delta Dental funds homeless dental project
Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Changing Lives Center for Women & Children (CLC) has received a $17,495 grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Arizona, to fund its Gateway to Comprehensive Dental Care for the Homeless Project. The grant will sustain and help improve the CLC’s onsite Dental Care […]
Despite resident outcry, City Council approves fluoridation in Ocala’s water supply
Despite multiple residents expressing their desire to see the city of Ocala end its fluoridation practices, members of the City Council approved an amendment that makes the city adhere to the state of Florida’s levels of fluoridation. During the June 4 meeting of the city council, residents and local dentists took to the podium to […]
Statement on FDA’s scientific work to understand PFAS in food, and findings from recent FDA surveys
Statement from: Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless MD, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs – Food and Drug Administration Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response – Food and Drug Administration At the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, increasing our scientific knowledge and capabilities is a cornerstone to ensuring the safety of the foods […]
PFAS Nation: Toxic Discharges Suspected From Almost 500 Industrial Facilities Across U.S.
At least 475 industrial facilities across the nation could be discharging the toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS into the air and water, according to an EWG analysis of government data. EWG analyzed two online databases from the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as data from a survey by the state of New York, and […]
15 exposed to toxic fumes after responding to Fairfield house fire
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KCRA) — Fifteen first responders were treated for exposure to toxic fumes after helping battle a house fire over the weekend in Fairfield, officials said Tuesday.The Fairfield Fire Department said 11 firefighters and four officers reported feeling sick after being exposed to the fumes. Crews responded to a fire at a home on […]
Clearwater begins adding fluoride to drinking water
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The city of Clearwater is set to begin adding fluoride to its drinking water on Monday. The Clearwater City Council gave final approval for the addition of fluoride to the water system in April 2018. The city is adding fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Public utilities will adjust the level to 0.7 […]