Fluoride Action Network

New from FAN "Reasons to End Water Fluoridation: A Science-Based Assessment" is a modern, scientifically rigorous resource that reflects the current state of fluoride research and recent legal developments.   Project Achievements: This comprehensive document features…

An expeditious review of fluoride in drinking water was done last year in federal court by Judge Edward Chen who ruled fluoride presents an unreasonable risk to kid’s brains. @epaleezeldin is appealing this, hoping for the ruling to be overturned. Make it make sense.

With their pet project under threat, the well-heeled dental lobby has flexed their muscle and have lobbied the U.S. Congress to draft legislation to gatekeep any new science published by the U.S. government on fluoride. The new legislation would require EPA to consult and…

During the course of our lawsuit against the EPA on water fluoridation, a series of high-quality studies linking fluoride exposure to IQ loss were published. In its appeal, "the EPA now argues that the parties and the judge should have buried their collective heads in the sand…

SAFE TO DRINK? The chemical fluoride is often added to water but recent scientific research raises doubts over its effects. Watch Sunday: tinyurl.com/3ueu8awr

EPA filed its appeal in the fluoride case yesterday. In its brief, EPA does not challenge the merits of the Court's determination that fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk. Instead, EPA challenges various legal aspects of the case. EPA, @leezeldin and @PamBondi, have the…

INDIANA - "The low levels were related to issues with the fluoride storage tank and feed system at the city’s water treatment plant near Lake Monroe. The current fluoride levels reflect naturally occurring fluoride in the reservoir, Meschter told Edmonds."

The UK Government is knowingly poisoning the public with fluoride. Legalised in 1985 under Margaret Thatcher. This was two years after Judge Lord Jauncey (Scotland) ruled that fluoride in drinking water is a medicine. Joy Warren is taking legal action, since all other routes…

“The EPA said it will file the appeal on July 18, after which the case will go to a three-judge panel in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. The appeals court will receive briefs from both sides, along with any amicus briefs, and hear oral arguments before issuing its…

CONNECTICUT - "Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday that he signed legislation requiring the state to preserve existing water fluoridation standards. Lamont said the legislation was a defense in case the Trump administration changes the federal standard." Change is hard.…

OREGON - "Sweet Home officials voted to end the city's drinking water fluoridation program after hearing opposition about the potential impacts to public health. The council ultimately voted 5-2 to eliminate the fluoride program."

MICHIGAN - "The question of whether or not fluoride should remain in Ishpeming’s water supply was discussed tonight during a special meeting of the Ishpeming City Council. During this information-gathering session, the council allowed representatives from both sides of the…

UPDATE: After the court heard the group’s initial statement on Wednesday, the case was adjourned to Aug. 1.