White House Proposes Potentially Backbreaking Cuts for Lead Programs
The priorities reflected in the early May budget proposal show a misunderstanding about federal lead programs.
The priorities reflected in the early May budget proposal show a misunderstanding about federal lead programs.
19 of 40 baby food brands selling products in California are making arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury test results publicly available.
This research will aid states like California to lead the way on increasing consumer transparency and incentivizing companies to compete for better products.
EPA’s and Unleaded Kids’ tools can help communities project cost savings associated with the neurodevelopment disorder and lead exposure.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so even a small reduction in the risk can yield significant benefits for society.
Codex sets weak international standards so at least 95% of ingredients will pass.
Spotting the loss of an IQ point in a child is not possible. However, powerful statistical tools enable us to “see” the loss in terms of public health and societal impacts.
Inaction for the right reasons might send the wrong message.
EPA’s decade-long failure to ban lead wheel weights leaves workers and families bearing the burden of exposure.
Lead exposure is a cardiovascular risk factor on par with high cholesterol, smoking, and high blood pressure. That message needs more attention.