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    Home » Fluoride’s Safety Questioned as Federal Judge Urges EPA to Act

    Fluoride’s Safety Questioned as Federal Judge Urges EPA to Act

    September 27, 2024 Top News 4 Mins Read
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    For decades, fluoride has slipped through the streams of American households and hailed as the silent guardian of teeth. But now, a federal judge in California has stirred the waters, shaking the confidence in what was once accepted without a second thought. Judge Edward Chen’s ruling didn’t whisper—it shouted for attention, urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to open its eyes wider… the invisible might not be so harmless after all.

    Fluoride in Water Poses “Unreasonable Risk” to Children, Federal Judge Rules

    The “conspiracy theorists” were right again.

    Judge Edward Chen has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MUST take action on water fluoridation.

    He found that fluoride poses an… pic.twitter.com/6r9cJgKlWV

    — The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) September 26, 2024

    There’s a growing whisper in the wind—fluoride, the substance that has been trusted for a long time, may not just be protecting smiles but might also be clouding young minds. When swallowed, rather than brushed away, it seems the chemical could do more than just strengthen enamel. The very act of drinking may tamper with the fragile threads of cognitive development. Chen’s ruling cuts through the haze, pointing directly to the science—the kind that warns of something bigger lurking behind the surface.

    The 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act gives the people a voice in these matters. And here, that voice was loud and clear. Citizens, backed by groups like Food and Water Watch, took a stand, insisting the EPA address the dangers that might be hiding in plain sight. The danger? Not so much the fluoride itself, but its insidious potential… especially for children. Expecting mothers, especially, may be unwittingly exposing their unborn children to something that lingers longer than a cavity—the potential for decreased IQ, a slow, quiet effect that could ripple through generations.

    EPA MUST ADDRESS FLUORIDATED WATER’S RISK TO CHILDREN’S IQS, US JUDGE RULES (Reuters)

    A federal judge in California has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen regulations for fluoride in drinking water, saying the compound poses an unreasonable potential… pic.twitter.com/GTJ6gcpgmz

    — FXHedge (@Fxhedgers) September 26, 2024

    Chen didn’t buy the EPA’s reluctance. They hedged their bets, claiming the specifics were not fully drawn out—an argument full of uncertainty, dragging its feet as if the stakes were not high enough. But the judge completely opposed that, forced them to wake up. His ruling was not declaring fluoride as poison, but he ensured the caution, an acknowledgment that the risks are too real to ignore any longer.

    Still, across the country, nearly 75% of Americans sip their water without a second thought. Fluoride—introduced to public water systems in places like Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1945—was once seen as a victory for public health. Back then, it was cheered, an invisible hero in the fight against decay. But time and science have a way of shifting perspectives. Now, some are beginning to question what seemed so solid. Maybe brushing with fluoride makes sense, but gulping it down with every glass? That’s where the unease sets in.

    Today’s show with the lawyer who successfully won in court against fluoride being put in our water – he reminds us that just 2% of Europeans drink fluoridated water, yet they have enjoyed the same decline in tooth decay over the past half century https://t.co/szzuStYsXq pic.twitter.com/d54CmQ4JrI

    — Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) September 26, 2024

    Even the World Health Organization set a stricter limit— only1.5 milligrams per liter in water. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the EPA allows up to 4 milligrams per liter… a number that leaves a sour taste for many. The pressure is mounting—Chen’s ruling has turned up the heat. The EPA must reconsider, must act, to protect the youngest and most vulnerable from a threat that’s been flowing freely for far too long.

    Major Points

    • A federal judge in California ruled that the EPA must reassess fluoride’s potential risks, citing concerns about its impact on cognitive development, particularly in children.
    • Judge Edward Chen’s decision follows growing evidence suggesting that consuming fluoride in drinking water may affect brain development, challenging long-held beliefs about its safety.
    • The 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act was invoked by citizen groups like Food and Water Watch, urging the EPA to take action, especially to protect expecting mothers and their unborn children.
    • Despite the concerns, nearly 75% of Americans still drink fluoridated water, a practice that began in 1945 to prevent tooth decay, but which is now facing scrutiny.
    • The World Health Organization’s stricter fluoride limit contrasts with the EPA’s current guidelines, adding pressure for the agency to reconsider its standards.

    TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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