Federal Court Rules Fluoridation Poses ‘Unreasonable Risk’ to Children’s IQ
What Happened? A federal judge in California just ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordering them to take action on fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water. The ruling is based on growing evidence that fluoride, particularly at certain levels, may harm children’s brain development. Judge Edward Chen found that the EPA has not provided enough assurance that current levels of fluoride in drinking water are safe, especially for pregnant women and young children. What’s the Ruling About? The lawsuit argued that fluoride in drinking water could reduce children’s IQ, especially when mothers are exposed during pregnancy. Judge Chen cited...