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Five Unusual Ways People Used Lead—and Suffered For It
Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...
Caring for the condors: At remote Arizona wildlife center, biologists treat endangered birds
With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.
Dangerous levels of lead found at three MPS schools: How to prevent and identify lead poisoning
Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...
The flames are gone, but fires’ remnants remain dangerous
This week’s rainstorms in Southern California resulted in debris flows and mudslides, especially in the areas near last month ...
LeBron Wire1mon
An elementary school student at MPS tests positive for lead poisoning. Here's what's being done about it
How common is lead poisoning in MPS schools and in Milwaukee ... Reinwald said children exposed to lead, even at low levels, ...
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Something in the Water: Milwaukee filmmaker exposes lead crisis and its impact on Black communities
The film sheds light on Milwaukee's ongoing battle with lead poisoning and the deep disparities African Americans face in the ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel8d
Dangerous levels of lead found in more schools. Health department warns MPS to improve monitoring and control of lead hazards.
"Failure to act swiftly and effectively will place children at serious risk of lead poisoning, developmental delays, and other possible health complications," Health Commissioner Michael ...
WISN Milwaukee on MSN6d
MPS lead dangers: Will more schools be tested?
The health department tested four schools for lead. They've confirmed two have hazards, while a third has results pending.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel7d
Dangerous levels of lead found at three MPS schools: How to prevent and identify lead poisoning
Between 2018 and 2021, Milwaukee County accounted for the majority of childhood lead poisoning cases statewide, despite being home to only 20% of Wisconsin children under six years old.