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Bundaberg: Fluoride debate continues
QUEENSLAND’S chief health officer Jeanette Young has implored Bundaberg Regional Council to consider the facts when making its decision regarding fluoridation, saying the science is “indisputable”. When the NewsMail asked councillors for their personal views on the science of fluoridation, the overwhelming majority were either against it or had yet to be convinced. Cr Vince […]
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Holmen: Board votes to switch fluoride types
At a special board meeting Thursday to consider a possible April referendum on fluoridation, the Holmen Village Board did not vote on a referendum, signaling it might go ahead with resumption of fluoridation April 1. The board did vote, however, to change the type of fluoride it will use. Board members approved using sodium fluoride […]
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Whitsunday: Petition to stop water fluoridation
WHITSUNDAY residents Andrew Finlay and Chyina Lee have started a petition in an effort to stop fluoridation of the region’s water supply. Mr Finlay, who has been researching the controversial topic, both on the internet and through a documentary film called ‘Firewater’, says in his opinion fluoride and particularly the commonly used compound hyrofluosilicic acid, […]
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Southampton: One pint of fluoridated water per day ‘could be risk to children’
IT IS the most controversial public health issue to hit Hampshire for decades. And now the Daily Echo can reveal that drinking just a pint of tap water a day could expose young children to risks of permanent side effects once supplies have fluoride added to them. The revelation comes as health bosses have admitted […]
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New fluorine nanoscale coating: The shirt you can’t get dirty
Researchers create ultralight coating that can repel alcohol, coffee, oil and even petrol Superomniphobic coating is 95% air – but can repel the broadest range of liquids ever seen Could be used to create stain resistant clothes, protect soldiers from chemical attacks, and even reduce drag on ships Scientists have revealed the answer to every […]
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Loxley Council to consider ending fluoridation at Feb 11 meeting
The Loxley Town Council passed a pair of ordinances and a pair of resolutions at its meeting Monday night, but more importantly did not vote on an ordinance which would have more than doubled the town’s lodging tax…. In other business Monday, the council: … Set a public hearing for the next town council meeting […]
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Whitsunday: Council plans to fluoridate water at new treatment plants
UNDER the terms of the former Labor Government’s 2008 water fluoridation act, councils in Queensland were given a time plan, with dates by which to fluoridate their water supply. Whitsunday Regional Council was scheduled to come on line in December 2011, but this was delayed. Meanwhile, in March 2012 a change of government took place […]
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Holmen board OKs April 1 fluoride restart
Fluoridation is set to resume in Holmen on April 1, but the vote to restart it was just as close as the vote in 2011 to suspend. The motion passed 4-3 at the Holmen Village Board’s regular monthly meeting Jan. 10. The swing vote in favor of fluoridation came from board member Michael Dunham. While […]
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Warwick and Stanthorpe: Council won’t turn off fluoride
IT HAS the authority to turn off the fluoride tap but the Southern Downs Regional Council does not consider it is a significant issue. The council started adding fluoride to Warwick and Stanthorpe’s water supply in mid-2011 after the previous State Government mandated fluoride be added to water supplies serving 1000 people or more. But […]
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Poll: Should Yorktown Keep Fluoride In Drinking Water?
YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Yorktown’s Town Board will hold an informational hearing next week to consider discontinuing the practice of adding fluoride to the drinking water supply, and The Yorktown Daily Voice wants to know where you stand. Reader Results as of noon on 1-17-13 Should Yorktown keep fluoride in its drinking water? Yes – 38% No […]
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