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Whatcom County Democrats have said “NO!” to Fluoridation
Whatcom Democrats, on the evening of September 14, voted to support a “NO” vote on Proposition #1, against fluoridation. Citizens Against Forced Fluoride welcome the growing number of organizations, professionals, and individuals coming out against the fluoridation scheme. This is a significant development regarding the future of Bellingham and those who drink, bathe in, or […]
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Environmental groups petition EPA to retract fluoride pesticide tolerances on food
Two national environmental organizations, Environmental Working Group and Beyond Pesticides, joined today with the Fluoride Action Network in challenging the safety of new food tolerances issued by the EPA for the fluoride based pesticide, sulfuryl fluoride. This action marks growing concern among mainstream scientists and environmental organizations that total exposure to fluoride, from water, food, […]
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Sulfuryl fluoride: Environmental groups petition EPA to retract fluoride pesticide tolerances on food
Two national environmental organizations, Environmental Working Group and Beyond Pesticides, joined today with the Fluoride Action Network in challenging the safety of new food tolerances issued by the EPA for the fluoride based pesticide, sulfuryl fluoride. This action marks growing concern among mainstream scientists and environmental organizations that total exposure to fluoride, from water, food, […]
United States, Fluoride Action Network Press Release Pesticides -
Sulfuryl fluoride: Environmental groups petition EPA to retract fluoride pesticide tolerances on food
Two national environmental organizations, Environmental Working Group and Beyond Pesticides, joined today with the Fluoride Action Network in challenging the safety of new food tolerances issued by the EPA for the fluoride based pesticide, sulfuryl fluoride. This action marks growing concern among mainstream scientists and environmental organizations that total exposure to fluoride, from water, food, […]
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Environmental groups petition EPA to retract fluoride pesticide tolerances on food
Two national environmental organizations, Environmental Working Group and Beyond Pesticides, joined today with the Fluoride Action Network in challenging the safety of new food tolerances issued by the EPA for the fluoride based pesticide, sulfuryl fluoride. This action marks growing concern among mainstream scientists and environmental organizations that total exposure to fluoride, from water, food, […]
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Taunton lawyer to fight North fluoride
NORTH ATTLEBORO — The board of health’s push to end fluoridation of town water could soon be headed to Superior Court, with a Taunton lawyer agreeing to take the case at no cost. Board of health Chairwoman Diane Battistello is cheering the news, but selectmen are fuming that any litigation filed will require the town […]
United States, Massachusetts -
Fluoride shortage could push up water rates
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority says its fluoride costs are about to increase 32 percent as a result of a nationwide shortage that could ultimately hit the wallets of MWRA ratepayers. The added costs will not immediately cause rates to rise, but could eventually drive up costs for residents and businesses that get water from […]
United States, Massachusetts -
Council passes resolution urging reduction of fluoride
Water fluoridation has become an issue in Burlington, and the City Council on Monday took note of the debate. After lengthy debate, and by a divided vote, it passed a resolution urging that the amount of fluoride in the city’s water be reduced to the minimum level recommended by state and national authorities. The final […]
United States, Vermont -
Smyrna to begin water fluoridation to comply with state law
The Town of Smyrna will add fluoride to its public water system beginning Oct. 1 to comply with state law, announced Delaware Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH). Under Senate Bill 173, passed in 1998, municipal water supplies must fluoridate their water. For more than 40 years, the American Dental Association has […]
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Some rethink fluoridation of water
Some Tennesseans are rethinking whether it’s such a good idea to add fluoride to public drinking water supplies, questioning whether the additive is as dangerous as it is helpful. City officials in Franklin are reconsidering their city’s long-standing practice of putting fluoride in the drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. Last year, a utility […]
United States, Tennessee