lead poisoning
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A New Way To Help Protect Pregnant Women and Children From Lead Poisoning
Lamont research professor Alexander van Geen is testing a new kit that detects lead in old paint.
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Lead Is Poisoning Children on U.S. Military Bases, Says Report
An extensive investigation by the Reuters news agency has found that many children living on U.S. military bases may be exposed to hazardous levels of lead in decaying family housing.
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Measuring Lead in New York City Soils
High school students teamed up with Columbia University researchers to learn about local exposure to this toxic element. Along the way, they learned about history, field work, and the scientific process.
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High Levels of Lead Contaminate Many Backyards in Brooklyn Neighborhood
An ongoing study finds that 92 percent of private yards in Greenpoint may have unsafe levels of lead in their soil.
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Flint Crisis Opens Door on Water Problems Around U.S.
Experts from the Columbia Water Center, the Earth Institute and affiliates talk about the municipal water crisis in Flint, Mich., the nature of the crisis and what it means for America’s Water.
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