Another “conspiracy theory” has proven true. Apologies anyone? Although not specifically named, the above study conducted in the USA and others like it worldwide caused the US Government’s National Toxicology Program to release a report this week linking higher levels of fluoride with neurobehavioral issues and lowered IQ. The conclusions from this report are as follows: […]
News Archive
Welcome to the Fluoride Action Network News Archive. The FAN News Archive serves as an historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable database of all published fluoride news.
Our news database is categorized by country, state/province, and industry. This collection of articles is constantly being updated with the most recent global news on fluoride-related issues and events.
US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that […]
The Fluoride Trial
It has been a whirlwind. Beginning on January 31, 2024 and ending on February 20th, those of us who were interested were able to Zoom into the live trial held in the U.S. 9th District Courtroom of Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco, CA. The lawsuit, brought by the Food & Water Watch et al. against the Environmental […]
The Fluoride Lawsuit Comes to an End: Federal Judge to Decide the Future of Water Fluoridation
On Tuesday, Michael Connett, lead attorney representing the Fluoride Action Network and plaintiffs, made his final attempt to convince U.S. district judge Edward Chen that the 80-year-old practice of water fluoridation is lowering IQ in children and should be banned. Throughout the proceedings of the final day of the lawsuit, Connett argued that despite uncertainty […]
Hang on! The U.S. government is POISONING American cities with Fluoride? | Redacted w Natali Morris
Is fluoride in the water bad for you? The government knows it is and has been forced to admit it in a landmark lawsuit in California. Journalist Derrick Broze has been following this acutely. He fills us in on why this case has been left out of the mainstream media and what we have learned […]
Plaintiffs Ask Judge to Take Swift Action as Landmark Fluoride Trial Wraps Up.
THE DEFENDER. A landmark trial that could determine the future of water fluoridation in the U.S. ended Tuesday with attorneys for the environmental groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency responding to questions from federal Judge Edward Chen. A landmark trial that could determine the future of water fluoridation in the U.S. ended Tuesday with […]
Fluoride Trial Judge Mulls ‘Mixed’ IQ Evidence In Closings
LAW360. A California federal judge questioned the EPA and environmental groups on studies linking fluoride exposure to lower IQs during bench trial closing arguments Tuesday, observing that there’s a clear dose-response relationship… Original article online at: https://www.law360.com/environmental/articles/1804610
Judge Drills Into Science About Fluoride’s Harms as Trial Ends.
BLOOMBERG LAW. Fluoride trial ends with disputes over court’s authority Judge orders both sides to clarify their disputes by March 1 A federal judge on Tuesday focused attorneys on questions about the amount of fluoride that may harm children’s developing brains as he prepares to rule on whether the mineral is so risky the EPA […]
Week 2 of the #FluorideLawsuit: EPA Rests Their Case, Admits Harm Related to Fluoride Exposure
SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finished presenting their expert witnesses, and rested their case in the second phase of the long-delayed fluoride lawsuit. Judge Edward Chen ordered the EPA and the plaintiffs, led by Fluoride Action Network (FAN) attorney Michael Connett, to reconvene via Zoom on February 20th at 9:30 am […]
EPA’s Final Witnesses Concede Fluoride’s Harm, Admit to Flaws in Key Study as Trial Closes.
THE DEFENDER. A risk assessor for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency admitted fluoride is neurotoxic at relatively low levels and the agency’s key expert on fluoride’s neurotoxicity conceded flaws in his own study as the landmark fluoride trial drew to a close. A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) risk assessor admitted fluoride is neurotoxic at […]