Lead batteries are poisoning millions of children. We can stop it

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By EHN CuratorsSep 28, 2025, 4:23 pm92 ptsTrending
Informal recycling of lead-acid batteries is exposing hundreds of millions of children worldwide to toxic lead, with devastating health effects. Proven policy solutions in countries like Brazil, China, and South Africa show that changing incentives and enforcing responsibility can make recycling far safer.

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