Newcrest's Fiji mine waste should not be underestimated - ABC Online

Newcrest's Fiji mine waste should not be underestimated
ABC Online
MUDD: There's two key aspects from the photos that stand out to me; one is the amount of sediment and erosion problems going on there but the other one, which I think is more serious, is what we call acid mine drainage. Now, acid mine drainage is, ...

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Could sour sweets leave more than a bitter taste in the mouths of our children? - WalesOnline

Could sour sweets leave more than a bitter taste in the mouths of our children?
WalesOnline
Experts are concerned many of these sweets could encourage tooth decay or dental erosion because of their sugar and acid content – one such sweet manufacturer was forced to amend its recipe after children suffered burnt and blistered mouths.

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Acid in the water - Santa Monica Daily Press

Acid in the water
Santa Monica Daily Press
"Acidity slows reef-building, which could lower the resiliency of corals and lead to their erosion and eventual extinction," they write. This would be an unmitigated environmental disaster, given that an estimated one million marine species depend on ...

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Do You Know What Factors That Could Cause Dental Problems And How To Have A ... - Newsolio (blog)


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Do You Know What Factors That Could Cause Dental Problems And How To Have A ...
Newsolio (blog)
Despite the strong layer of enamel, it could be easily damaged either by acid erosion (from food or stomach acid) or a little break when biting hard foods, such as ice or Corn which is not fluffy. Dentin layer can also be eroded when brushing your ...

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TEXT-Fitch afrms Mossi & Ghisolfi International SA at 'BB' - Reuters

TEXT-Fitch afrms Mossi & Ghisolfi International SA at 'BB'
Reuters
The USD500m senior secured notes will be issued to finance two co-sited plants for the production of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PTA (terephthalic acid) to be built in Corpus Christi, Texas. The prospective notes are expected to be secured by ...

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From the office of Dr. Feret in Westfield--Tips on brushing one's teeth - Suburban News

From the office of Dr. Feret in Westfield--Tips on brushing one's teeth
Suburban News
Research shows that if the meal consists of any high acid foods or beverages brushing right after eating can be detrimental. The acids in orange juice or soda pop will actually soften enamel and dentin enough to make them susceptible to abrasion when ...

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Are 'healthy drinks' ruining your children's teeth? - Belfast Telegraph

Are 'healthy drinks' ruining your children's teeth?
Belfast Telegraph
"And each time they take a sip, the acid in the drink which causes the erosion gets another chance to soften the enamel on their teeth." Well the first thing to look at is the frequency of these drinks. Drinking a glass of juice at breakfast is far ...

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