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.
ReadJewelry Industry Works With Pure Earth Against Toxic Gold
Mar 22 , 2016
[caption id="attachment_16042" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo: Larry C. Price[/caption] Do you know where the gold in your jewelry and electronics come from? About 10% to 25% of the world’s total gold supply comes from artisanal gold mining, the leading source of.
ReadWhat’s the Connection Between Your Jewelry and Contaminated Fish?
Mar 20 , 2016
[caption id="attachment_16044" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gold fish shaped vessel from the Oxus Treasure by Nickmard Khoey, CC, via Flickr[/caption] How is the jewelry you wear and the iPhone you use connected with contaminated fish you may find on your plate? The.
ReadGlobal Brain Trust Quantifying Economic And Health Costs Of Pollution
Mar 16 , 2016
The latest WHO report released this week -- Preventing disease through healthy environments: a global assessment of the burden of disease from environmental risks” -- is key in helping the world understand that the leading global public health threat has shifted.
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