Over the past few weeks, we have analyzed the harmful effects of lead exposure on young people, explored the extent to which lead exposure still impacts us, and discussed some of the efforts underway to eliminate the troublesome element. Millions of dollars have been poured into efforts to safely remove lead from our homes, pipes, […]
Category Archives: The Lasting Impact of Lead
16
May
May
The previous two articles in our lead series paint a pretty dire picture when it comes to lead. What we have covered is that lead is all around us, it comes from myriad sources, and if it gets into the blood, it has health, mental and criminal impacts. What, then, is being done to protect […]
05
May
May
At the first mention of lead in the United States, almost every mind immediately turns to the ongoing crisis in Flint, Michigan. It is important to remember, though, that it is the cause of the disaster that makes Flint so unique, not the troubles with lead. Flint is facing a crisis because government officials switched […]
02
May
May
Several weeks have passed since the Michigan Primaries, and as the cameras and political spotlight left the state, the country that was once so outraged by the lead levels of Flint’s water has largely turned its attention to other issues. Meanwhile, the residents of Flint continue to work to improve their water quality, and they […]