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Speakers predict fluoride defeat in Independence
With scientific and emotional appeals on both sides, the fluoride issue is proving to be one of the biggest topics of discussion in the city of Independence. At Monday’s meeting of the Independence City Council, six speakers against fluoride brought science and emotion to the podium to shed more light on their side and predict […]
United States, Missouri -
‘Toxic waste’ in water fluoride
The chemicals used for fluoridation are recovered from the smokestack scrubbers of the phosphate fertilizer industry and are placed untreated into our public water supplies. This unfiltered toxic waste also contains other contaminants such as lead, arsenic, mercury and more. Amazingly, these chemicals have never been tested for safety in humans. This is not disputed […]
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Cincinnati’s dental crisis
They begin gathering shortly before 7 a.m. outside of Cincinnati’s six public health clinics. Mothers with crying children. Teenagers unable to eat. Adults robbed of sleep. With throbbing toothaches, untreated cavities and painful abscesses, they stand in line to be seen by a city dentist who won’t arrive for another hour. Each weekday, as many […]
United States, Ohio -
Erie City Council votes to Ban Fluoridation
The long running debate over adding fluoride to the Erie water supply came to a head on Wednesday at city council’s regular meeting. Council voted 5 to 2 to pass an ordinance banning the Erie Water Authority from adding fluoride to the water supply. The ordinance is called the Safe Drinking Water Act of the […]
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Arkansas-side residents to vote on fluoride
Citizens of Texarkana, Ark., will decide after all whether fluoride will be added to the city’s water supply. City officials decided during a special board meeting Tuesday to let the issue remain on the ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election. “We’ve been forced into a leadership position on this issue from the very beginning,” […]
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Indepenence fluoride hearing planned
In November the public will have a chance to put its money where its mouth is. Independence City Council resolved Monday to open up the fluoride debate at a public hearing. Council Member Jason White suggested the city appoint a health advisory board on fluoride and begin sifting through the information on both sides of […]
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Toxic Waste in the Public Well Revisited
Part One Once upon a time there was a Great War involving all the Kingdoms of the Earth. One Kingdom, the Greatest in the World, determined that it would be the one to conquer the Evil Warlord who threatened everyone. The Great Kingdom’s industries went to work, night and day, to refine the elements of […]
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Fluoride-Polluted Escambia County to Begin Water Fluoridation
Most Escambia County residents now drink tap water containing fluoride, a fact that pleases health officials but continues to concern those who say the commonly accepted method of fighting tooth decay is dangerous. The Escambia County Utilities Authority has spent about $500,000 so far adding fluoride to nearly half its 31 active wells. Water from […]
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Unelected Erie Water Authority Forcing Fluoride Upon City
Erie City Councilman Ian Murray brought an idea and a threat to the Erie City Water Authority’s boardroom Thursday. Neither could convince the Water Authority to stop plans to fluoridate the metropolitan area’s water supply. Murray suggested replacing fluoridation with a program that would promote better dental care throughout the region. If not, Murray said, […]
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Let’s Celebrate Another Victory
Dear All, I usually end my public presentations (on waste-resource management and fluoridation) with three messages. 1) To Citizens:”Don’t let the experts take your common sense away.” 2) To Politicians: “Put your faith back in people.” 3) To Activists: “Have Fun!” “Having fun” may sound a strange message since it is a pretty grim process […]
United States, New York