More clarity sought before possible public release Debate is center stage in lawsuit aimed at banning fluoride A federal agency’s analyses of fluoride’s effects on children’s IQ should be clarified before the agency would decide whether to make the information public, scientists advising the agency said on Thursday. The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) Board of […]
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Fluoride is the New Lead; Similar Loss of IQ From Fluoride as From Lead, Reports Environmental Group
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) describes a new National Toxicology Program (NTP) report on fluoride neurotoxicity as confirming what experts have long suggested: that fluoride is the new lead in its ability to lower IQ in children. This Thursday the NTP holds a public hearing on the report, a year ago the report was blocked from public release by top officials […]
ADA calls for major revisions to NTP fluoride monograph
Association leaders question methods, messaging, transparency. The ADA sent five recommendations for the National Toxicology Program’s third draft report on a systematic review exploring a possible relationship between fluoride exposure and neurodevelopmental and cognitive health. The recommendations were sent in an April 28 letter to Kathleen M. Gray, Ph.D., chair of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors. […]
Maryland non-profit, Hawaii, Pennsylvania residents file water contamination lawsuits
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Dates Set For Second Phase Of Federal Fluoride Trial
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After nearly 3 years of delay by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – and only due to legal victories by our attorneys – the federal case against fluoridation is moving forward, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). The start date for the final phase […]
Long Awaited Trial Date Set for EPA Fluoride Lawsuit
In a court hearing on Tuesday, the second trial date was set for Jan. 29, 2024, in the ongoing lawsuit (pdf) brought against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) “to prohibit the addition of fluoridation chemicals to drinking water supplies.” The lawsuit that began six years ago has seen many delays and recently revealed (pdf) […]
Second Phase Of Fluoride Lawsuit Set To Begin In January 2024
The U.S. government and plaintiffs have agreed to begin a second phase of the long-delayed fluoride lawsuit in January 2024. On Tuesday Judge Edward Chen, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set a date of January 29, 2024 for the second phase of the ongoing fluoride lawsuit. The second phase […]
The National Toxicology Program’s fluoride report raises concerns about fluoride’s neurotoxic effects on the brain & IQ
Safety advocates are calling for officials to take immediate action to protect public health and issue a ban on public water fluoridation. This report underscores the urgent need to immediately ban water fluoridation to protect the health and well-being of all Americans.” — Dr. Teresa Scott, President of The IABDM SPRING, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, April […]
Trial on Fluoride Drinking Water Science to Start in January
Science about fluoride’s toxicity to be debated in court Case weaves together health, chemical policy debates A trial in a case aimed at declaring fluoride so risky that its use in drinking water to fight cavities would have to be banned is set to begin Jan. 29, a federal judge said Tuesday. Judge Edward M. […]
Federal Water Tap, April 10: EPA’s Proposed Strengthening of Air Pollution Standards Comes with Water Benefit
An EPA proposal to cut mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants would decrease water pollution and accumulation of pollutants in fish. President Biden vetoes a Clean Water Act rollback. An EPA survey of drinking water utilities estimates the number of lead service lines. The EPA allocates FY2023 drinking water funds under the federal infrastructure bill. The western snowpack breaks records. The Interior Department signs […]