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.
ReadFact Sheet: Mexico’s 500-year-old problem (Infographic)
Jun 23 , 2014
Up to 20% of Mexicans have elevated blood level levels. This is from the use of traditional Mexican pottery---the colorful plates, pots and other wares that you see in almost every home and restaurant in the country. Traditional Mexican pottery has been.
ReadA Global Emergency: The Largest Cause of Death In The World Is Being Ignored
Jun 18 , 2014
http://youtu.be/V7ugPCl-oq4 UPDATE: Our voices are being heard at the U.N. Our call to #SpotlightPollution in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is making a difference. We've received 26 letters of support from governments, agencies, NGOs & universities. As a result, the zero draft.
ReadThe Story of A Mother and the Five Children She Lost
Jun 03 , 2014
Seynabou had ten children, but lost five of them. One by one, each of her five youngest children fell ill with the same symptoms — seizures and convulsions. One by one, they perished the same way, before the age of two. One.
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