How to investigate toxic lead lurking in your community’s soil

Grist
By Yvette CabreraApr 22, 2024, 4:00 am462 ptsTrending
Lead poisoning is often treated as if it’s a problem of the past. But its harmful legacy lingers today, particularly in the soil of urban centers across the United States. One in every two American children under the age of 6 tested between late 2018 and early 2020 had detectable levels of lead in their…

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