NRC ‘indicates acceptance’ of Kairos safety evaluation

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a draft safety evaluation report indicating its initial acceptance of Kairos Power’s source term methodology for its Kairos Power fluoride salt-cooled high temperature reactor (KP-FHR). The topical report, which Kairos submitted to the regulator in June 2020, is the first of its kind to be reviewed by […]

Fluoride concentrations in drinking water and health risk assessment in the south of Algeria

Highlights This was the first study in Algeria that measure fluoride hazard quotient thought water ingestion. Forty-two water samples were collected during the spring season in 2021. A mean fluoride level of 1.07 ± 0.38 mg/L was found. Rural population were more exposed for fluoride than main city population. HQ values were high to 1 for infants and […]

Fluoride: An Unknown Cause Of Disease In Dogs

If your dog drinks tap water, you need to know the answer to this question … Can Dogs Have Fluoride? The answer is no … dogs shouldn’t have fluoride. Fluoride affects brain development, bone strength and may disrupt hormones. And that means, in most places, your dog shouldn’t drink tap water … or eat processed […]

Australia: fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities and towns

For a quick overview, this comes from Michael Dolan, editor of the Fluoridation Review, November 2021. Note: The following lists were provided by Colin Varian of Fluoride Free Australia from various government agencies. The Northern Territory Fluoridated cities and towns, added: Angutugu, Darwin, Katherine, Maningrida, Umbakumba, Wadeye, and Wurruniyanga (Nguiu). Fluoridated cities and towns, natural: […]

Canada: fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities and towns

For a quick overview, Michael Dolan, in his November 2021 Fluoridation Review, listed this information on fluoridated cities and towns in Canada British Columbia The following list is from the Your Water Matter website [Vancouver], 2015 Fluoridated cities and towns: Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Terrace Non-fluoridated cities and towns: the rest of British Columbia Newfoundland […]

New Zealand’s fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities and towns

For a quick overview, Michael Dolan, in his November 2021 Fluoridation Review, listed this information on fluoridated cities and towns obtained from Fluoride Free New Zealand, 2020. Fluoridated cities and towns: Ashhurst, Auckland, Buckland, Clarks Beach, Dunedin, Feilding, Gisborne, Hamilton, Hawera, Hibiscus Coast (Orewa), Invercargill, Linton, Lower Hutt, Manukau, Masterton, Methven Township, Mosgiel, North Shore […]

U.S. Department Of Energy Selects Koura For Development Of Fluorinated Electrolytes To Extend Operating Range And Safety Of Li-Ion Batteries

BOSTON, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Koura, a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts and technologies and a division of Orbia, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in its $60 million investment to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles. As a part of that investment, Koura is […]

Chemours’ plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions could produce hazardous air pollutants

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The chemical giant Chemours, moving to cut emissions of a climate super-pollutant from its Rubbertown facility, has asked city officials to issue a permit for new abatement equipment that could release chloroform and other hazardous air pollutants. The company plans to capture the climate super-pollutant hydrofluorocarbon-23 (HFC-23) and transport the gas to a Chemours […]

The contentious timeline of fluoridation in Calgary’s drinking water

On Nov. 14, city council voted to reinstate fluoridation in Calgary’s waters. The count was not close, with 13 of a possible 15 council members deciding in favour of the motion. Only Andre Chabot and Dan McLean, councillors of Ward 10 and 13 respectively, voted against this notion. This decision followed a plebiscite held on […]

Two-third arsenic, fluoride-affected habitations covered for safe potable water, says Centre

This committee will identify challenges and with the assistance of states, will invite online proposals for solving them, decide and recommend further action, including demonstration projects, and develop performance and technology standards, it said. As many as 18,784 of a total 27,544 arsenic and fluoride-affected rural habitations have been covered for safe drinking water while […]