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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.

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The Meaning of Pure Earth, and Actor Dev Patel’s Role in Our Name Change
Mar 18 , 2015

  Blacksmith Institute has changed its name to Pure Earth.  Our work and commitment remain the same. "... in the end, it was Dev Patel, the brilliant actor who played the hero of Slumdog Millionaire, who pushed us to choose Pure Earth..

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    Making An Impact

    Keeping Pollution Out Of Our Kitchens: <br> Pure Earth Advises US Regulators on Toxic Baby Food, Pushes Action To Protect Food Supply

    Keeping Pollution Out Of Our Kitchens:
    Pure Earth Advises US Regulators on Toxic Baby Food, Pushes Action To Protect Food Supply
    Jan 12 , 2022

    Take a look at what’s in your kitchen right now. Research has shown that a wide array of products, from baby food to spices, tuna and frozen pizzas, even those.

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    Pure Earth and Partners Generate Global Momentum During International Lead Poisoning and Prevention Week

    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.

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    Bangladesh: Communities Learn To Fight Rice Husk Pollution

    Bangladesh: Communities Learn To Fight Rice Husk Pollution
    Oct 18 , 2021

    Hot and toxic piles of rice husk ash pollute and threaten rice-producing communities in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the world's third-largest rice producer, with 36 million metric tons of rice produced.

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