Pure Earth and Partners Generate Global Momentum During International Lead Poisoning and Prevention Week
Dec 16 , 2021
Each October, the World Health Organization (WHO) puts the focus on toxic lead during International Lead Poisoning and Prevention Week (ILPPW). This year, Pure Earth offices around the world participated in the global campaign by organizing a series of events.
ReadPollution: Top Six Toxic Threats
May 17 , 2011
My last post pointed to new studies that indicate chronic mercury exposure in the U.S. has risen dramatically. In fact, mercury is identified as one of the Top Six Toxic Threats in Blacksmith Institute's most recent report, which draws on.
ReadToxic Mercury Exposure: Huge Increase in U.S., 500,000 Children At Risk
May 09 , 2011
Chronic mercury exposure in the U.S. has risen dramatically, not only in numbers of people affected but also in amounts. A study by Professor Dan Laks found that mercury was detected in only 2% of the blood samples collected over.
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