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People exposed to PFAS could sue for medical monitoring costs, under US legislation
Chemical makers could have to pay for tests People who were significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) could sue makers of these chemicals to pay for health monitoring, under a bill introduced in the US Congress April 22. If enacted into law, the legislation could mean significant liabilities for companies that did or […]
United States, National USA Perfluorinated chemicals -
NJ Legal Notice Treatments for control of nuisance aquatic vegetation in May
Flumioxazin Herbicide CAS No. 103361-09-7 Florpyrauxifen-benzyl Herbicide CAS No. 1390661-72-9 LEGAL NOTICE Treatments for control of nuisance aquatic vegetation may be conducted at the following lakes, ponds, or wetlands areas in the noted COUNTY: Municipality – Lake or Wetland Site, between 05/01/21-05/31/21. CAPE MAY: Cape May Point- Lake Lily, Cape May State Park ad TNC […]
United States, New Jersey Pesticides -
3 years after Superior refinery blast, beleaguered federal agency has yet to release investigation as backlog grows
A one-person board, staff turnover and attempts to cut the agency creates backlog of investigations The Husky Energy refinery in Superior burns as seen in this aerial photo taken April 26, 2018. (Bob King / File / News Tribune) It’s been nearly three years since the Husky Energy refinery in Superior exploded, and nearly […]
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Proposition 65: Legal and Technical Implications of Listing PFOA as a Carcinogen
On March 19, 2021, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to list perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as a carcinogen under Proposition 65 via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism.[i] PFOA belongs to a broad class of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are fluorinated man-made chemicals. Proposition […]
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Study: “Safe” Water Fluoride Levels Linked to Hip Fractures
Natural water fluoride levels (ranging from 0 to 1 mg/L), considered safe in the US, are linked to hip fractures in Swedish elderly women when total fluoride intake is calculated, concludes a new study published in the Journal, Environmental health Perspectives (April 2021), by Helte, et al., reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to […]
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Podcast: The Dangers of Fluoride on the Brain and IQ with Dr. Mark Burhenne
See link at top for “Listen on Apple Podcasts” If we want to continue learning how to optimize health, we have to stay open to new information that might contradict previous research, even if it questions the status quo. Fluoride and dental health are great examples of this process. Fluoride gained support due to an […]
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Orono and Veazie Town Councils to hold Referendum to end fluoridation on June 8th.
Information about Fluoride During the past year, the Orono and Veazie Town Councils have discussed and voted to hold a Municipal Referendum Election on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 for the purpose of allowing the voters to consider whether to cease fluoridating the public water supply. State Law vests all power regarding the decision to add […]
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Nasty stuff. Letter by Annette Smith, exec. dir., Vermonters for a Clean Environment Inc.
Some readers may be tired of reading Jack Crowther’s information about fluoride, but Mr. Crowther is absolutely correct about the toxicity of the fluoride used in Rutland’s water supply. Another Rutland resident got the label from the product that is put into the Rutland water supply. It comes from a phosphate plant in Florida, and […]
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Vermont: Chronic Disease Program Specialist: Fluoride Program Coordinator
Chronic Disease Program Specialist: Fluoride Program Coordinator – Limited Service State of Vermont – Burlington, VT Description Overview: The Vermont Department of Health is recruiting for a Fluoride Program Coordinator/Chronic Disease Specialist in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Division’s Office of Oral Health. This position is responsible for providing support to the Oral […]
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FAN calls for the resignation of the director of the CDC’s Oral Health Division
Warnings needed to inform pregnant women living in fluoridated areas that the fetus and formula-fed infant are the most vulnerable to fluoride’s neurotoxicity. Public health officials should warn pregnant women and parents who bottle-feed infants living in fluoridated communities to avoid fluoridated water. No health agency has yet to do this.” — Paul Connett PhD, […]
United States, Fluoride Action Network Press Release
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