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.
ReadGlobal Team Profile: Umed in Tajikistan Saves Families From Homes Built On Toxic Land
May 18 , 2017
Umed and the Pure Earth remediation team in Tajikistan In the past year, Pure Earth's team in Tajikistan has been measuring vast regions, where dozens of decrepit pesticide warehouses from the Soviet era have been leaking into the surrounding soil and water. When.
ReadEliminating Obsolete Pesticides in the Former Soviet Union
Jan 29 , 2014
Over 40% of the world's stockpiles of obsolete pesticides, around 200,000 tons, are estimated to be still present in the former Soviet Union Republics including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Moldova and Russian Federation. Blacksmith has been invited to join.
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