The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is the primary enforcer of rules and regulations regarding lead in the environment. Their goals are to protect the public health and deter potential violators of lead laws. The EPA’s enforcement program cannot do it […]
Exposure to lead is an everyday occurrence for most Americans. Generally, exposure happens through inhalation or ingestion of lead, but there are other less common routes of exposure, like shrapnel, dermal absorption, or open wounds. Many objects in our lives […]
Lead is a naturally occurring compound in our earth. Centuries ago, early civilizations discovered the metal and used it in various ways from jewelry and makeup to eating utensils and water pipes. The ancient Romans eventually figured out lead exposure […]
All buildings or structures that can be termed as eco-friendly are either benefiting the environment, or even just refraining from harming the local environment, while also being efficient in terms of resources used for construction and long term maintenance. As […]
These days, the hazards of asbestos are incredibly well known, and most people are aware that the substance is dangerous to our physical health. However, understanding the possibility considering if asbestos plagues your home, and is a component of your […]
As a rule, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA randomly tests a selection of ceramic food containers and cookware for the lead each year. Megan McSeveney, a spokesperson for the FDA, said that it is “based on some […]
When we shoot guns, we prioritize our safety above anything else, but one factor is being routinely ignored: lead dust exposure from the firing of rounds. Most bullets are constructed using a solid lead core which is encased in a […]
Lead poisoning can be completely debilitating, especially for young children whose brains are still developing. For these young kids, it can mean learning difficulties, constant crying, and physical pain. Meet Kadra Ahmed, mother of five children; her youngest child was […]
For many years employees for the New York City Housing Authority have been performing lead paint inspections and cleanups without any professional training. The Daily News investigation found that these workers are not getting the training that is required by […]
Lead poisoning has impacted a vast number of people across the United States in the past decade alone. But regardless of the scale of the problem, each case has a story behind it. Each of those numbers is a person […]