As Intel readies two massive new research factories in Hillsboro, some of its Washington County are questioning how the expansion will affect their air and community. Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing a new air quality permit that would cover Intel’s existing manufacturing in Aloha and at its Ronler Acres campus near Hillsboro Stadium, […]
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Carroll-Boone Water District: No reprieve on fluoride
According to Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel in an opinion issued in July, Act 197 of 2011, mandating that fluoride be added to drinking water, will stand. And on the national front, the Environmental Protection Agency has denied a petition to change the source of fluoride in drinking water. State Rep. Denny Altes of Fort […]
Nestle, Dannon, Gerber Beat Baby Product Fluoride Suit
Law360, New York (August 27, 2013, 8:08 PM ET) — A federal judge last week tossed a lawsuit accusing Nestle USA Inc., Gerber Products Co. Inc. and The Dannon Co. Inc. of failing to warn consumers that their bottled water and baby food and formula products contain excessive amounts of fluoride, finding federal law preempts […]
Another North Salt Lake refinery fined by the EPA
NORTH SALT LAKE — Another Utah refinery has agreed to pay a penalty to the Environmental Protection Agency and to upgrade emissions controls for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. Big West Oil LLC will pay a $175,000 fine and spend approximately $1.8 million on emissions controls at its North Salt Lake refinery. The […]
Opponent to fluoridation of water presents his case in Brooksville
BROOKSVILLE — The ongoing question of whether to return fluoride to Brooksville’s water supply got another round of attention Tuesday night during a City Council workshop devoted to the opinions of a retired environmental chemistry professor who opposes the practice. Paul Connett, who taught at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., and is co-author of […]
Salina fluoride battle continues
The battle over fluoride in Salina’s water system continues. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Salina-Saline County Health Department board voted unanimously to support the continued use of fluoride in the city’s water system. Dr. John Adams, the dental expert for the health department, spoke out in favor of keeping fluoride in the city’s water supply saying it […]
No citizen input allowed at Brooksville fluoride talk
Dr. Paul Connett, a top fluoride opponent, addressed Brooksville City Council and about 50 attendees during a Tuesday night budget workshop at City Hall. This was the second workshop on the contentious issue. The first workshop was held in May, with presentations from public health officials and dentists in favor of fluoridation, and Mayor Lara […]
City of Woodland now fluoride free
Public pressure leads to 6-1 vote by members of City Council The public forum held during the Aug. 19 meeting of the Woodland City Council was among the highest attended of the year, with citizens speaking their mind and offering a slew of internet-based evidence about why the city’s water system needed to be free […]
Clarksburg: Health experts tout benefits of fluoride in public water system
At a recent Clarksburg Water Board meeting, the topic of removing fluoridation from public water was discussed. But some officials insist fluoridation in public water systems is a great benefit for young children and older adults. Local dentist Thomas Condron said fluoridation is definitely necessary, because when fluoridation came along with fluoride in toothpaste it […]
Acidizing could rival fracking in Monterey Shale
Fracking hasn’t unleashed an oil production boom in California, at least not yet. Could acid? Companies trying to pry oil from a vast shale formation beneath Central California have been pumping powerful acids underground to dissolve the rock and free the petroleum within. And there are hints that the process, known as “acidizing” a well, may work better […]