Lead in Dust, Soil, and Paint: Trump Administration’s Alarming Rollbacks
The big concerns: White House floats funding cuts for lead programs; EPA weakens lead-soil rules; and HUD creates barriers to grant education access.
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Good News from New Jersey for Trenton’s Historic Potteries Cleanup, Drinking Water
Federal and state efforts on lead are a promising sign.
Perovskite Test Kits Detect Lead at Lower Levels and Costs: Potential Game-Changer
We see tremendous, perhaps game-changing, potential from perovskite test kits as a screening tool in a wide range of personal and professional uses.
Collaborating with Community-based Organizations: Models from Lead-Free New Jersey
Hear from four leaders in New Jersey about the benefits and challenges of engaging CBOs and how to find and support them.
Lead in Water: CPSC Warns About High-Lead Faucets Available on Amazon
“Lead-free” is a misnomer for plumbing devices. Lead is still commonly found in brass and bronze, often because it is an intentional addition to make the alloy more machinable.
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.
Lead-Based Paint: Updating Risk Assessments for Dust-Lead Under EPA’s 2024 Rule
Navigating and communicating the changes can be difficult. Here are some tips.
Protecting Kids from Lead: 10 Reasons to be Thankful
There have been many wins in 2024, and we are excited to review them.
Lead in Paint: HUD Seeks Comments on a New Grant Approach
Changing the way communities receive lead hazard reduction funds is significant, and this comment period could shape prevention efforts for years.
Using AI to Communicate Lead-Related Investigations—New and Old
Indy’s website takes lead hazard transparency to a new level by leveraging AI.