Happy New Year 2026! I have 3 years to become Mayor of Tauranga so I am doing my due diligence. This conversation is between the new version of ChatGPT and me. Its' a bit of a read but its worthwhile. ChatGPT 5.2 - 05/01/2026 Proposed Introductory Framing (Neutral, Non-Rhetorical) This discussion raises questions about public-health decision-making, evidentiary standards, and risk governance. First, it is argued that hexafluorosilicic acid (HFA) has been introduced into public water supplies in multiple countries without country-specific environmental impact reports (EIRs) assessing downstream ecological effects, particularly the discharge of treated water into marine environments. While authorities cite international reviews and dental-health outcomes, critics argue that local environmental testing has not been performed , and therefore claims of “safety and effectiveness” remain insufficiently validated at the environmental level. Second, many of the countries that have adopted...
