A new ordinance could be Louisville's only option for salvaging local control of regulation on lead paint in housing.

Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

The film sheds light on Milwaukee's ongoing battle with lead poisoning and the deep disparities African Americans face in the ...

BirdLife states that while lead has already been banned in petrol, paint, and pipes across Europe due to its harmful effects, ...

"The effects of lead poisoning can be permanent and disabling." Lead is found naturally in the soil, but soil can also be contaminated with lead from exterior paint, gasoline, burning fossil fuels ...

The state registry requirements take effect in November ... initially linked her lead-poisoning nightmare to lead water pipes, she suggested lead in her home’s paint or nearby soil may have ...

The state registry requirements take effect in November ... initially linked her lead-poisoning nightmare to lead water pipes, she suggested lead in her home’s paint or nearby soil may have ...

Reversing the rule could have disastrous implications for public health. Experts and advocates are pushing back.

Researchers say common household items, food, and even the air children breathe can expose them to toxic chemicals with ...

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate ...

BirdLife Europe and Central Asia said they have launched a campaign urging the European Union to implement a complete ban on ...