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Lynn Haven. EDITORIAL: Fluoride follies
More than half a century ago, adding fluoride to public water supplies was viewed by some on the political right as a communist plot against America. In more recent years, members of the environmental left have alleged that fluoridated water poses a potential health risk. Now, nearly 65 years after Grand Rapids, Mich., became the […]
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Sandpoint City Council agenda for July 21: Repealing fluoridation ordinances
REPEALING FLUORIDATION ORDINANCES 269 AND 1034 Councilwoman Davis approved forwarding to City Council consideration of repealing Ordinances 269 and 1034, with Council members Logan and Reuter dissenting. 5:30 P.M. City Council Chambers – 1123 Lake Street
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Mouth Health: Fluoridated Water, Good or Bad?
Let’s talk about water fluoridation this week. And, being that I’m a dentist, you’ll probably be a little surprised by my stance on it. At least in terms of it being included in water. As you likely know, fluoride is a chemical that is commonly found in most toothpaste brands. People use fluoridated toothpaste as […]
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Lynn Haven: Low Fluoride Levels
A letter was sent to officials in Lynn haven, informing them they don’t have the recommended standards of fluoride in their water. “They decided that dental was an issue in bay county and we developed the dental strategic planning committee and looking into the issue and fluoride is one of the problems,” said Bay County’s […]
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County asks Lynn Haven to consider fluoride
Bay County health officials have asked Lynn Haven city officials to consider adding fluoride to the city water system. Lynn Haven is the only municipality in Bay County that currently does not add fluoride or have enough natural fluoride concentration in its water for an optimal level to prevent cavities. Lynn Haven Mayor Walter Kelley […]
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Lawndale: Half of city’s water is fluoridated; Council discussion on the other half
Mayor Pro Tem Pullen-Miles suggested that the issue of fluoridation could be controversial and that there should be a presentation about it, not just a consent calendar item on the agenda. Mayor Hofmann invited Shad Rezai, Golden State Water Company Southwest District Manager, to address the council regarding the proposal. Mr. Rezai explained that a […]
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C8 Science Panel Quarterly Newsletter #1
The C8 Science Panel was chosen to determine whether a probable link exists between C8 and any human disease as part of a class action settlement of a lawsuit involving releases of a chemical known as C8 from DuPont’s Washington Works in Wood County, West Virginia. Note: Subscribe to the C8 Science Panel Newsletter, delivered […]
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Mt. Pleasant. Editorial: City Commission made right decision on fluoride
Title: OUR VIEW: City Commission made right decision on fluoride Earlier this month the City of Mt. Pleasant reduced the amount of fluoride added to the municipal water supply, in keeping with a resolution passed during June by the City Commission. The move is controversial. Two of six city commissioners voted against the June fluoride […]
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Effects of cement flue dust from a cement factory on stress parameters and diversity of aquatic plants.
Abstract Cement kiln dusts, made of a complex mixture of elements, include high levels of heavy metals such as fluoride, magnesium, lead, cadmium, nickel, zinc, copper, beryllium and some toxic compounds. Because of the toxic element compositions and radioactive isotope properties of cement kiln dusts, not only terrestrial but also aquatic ecosystems are subjected to […]
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Alcoa testing raises toxic fears for kids
AN environment expert has warned an Anglesea power station trial may harm students at the nearby primary school, but authorities say the community will be safe. Fluoride emissions, similar to those that deformed kangaroo bones in Portland, will increase when Alcoa starts processing a waste product called HiCal 40 carbon fuel in coming weeks. Alcoa […]
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