EPA Declares Leaded Plane Fuel Poses a Threat to Public Health
New unleaded fuel for small airplanes, which would reduce lead exposure from air pollution, is currently under development, but not yet commercially available
New unleaded fuel for small airplanes, which would reduce lead exposure from air pollution, is currently under development, but not yet commercially available
Children who live in segregated communities face more lead exposure from old lead paint and drinking water pipes, researchers found.
A new report estimates that it will cost more than $600 billion to replace old pipes nationwide, which still pose a risk of lead poisoning for children.
The report indicates 19 child product recalls in 2022 involved the risk of lead exposure, which is the highest number recorded in at least a decade.
Lead poisoning from Diep Bao baby skin cream may pose a serious risk for developing children, after federal health officials found tubes with more than 1,000 times the acceptable level of lead.
Baby food lead limits will significantly reduce infant and children's exposure to the toxic metal, which has been linked to cases of autism and ADHD
The lawsuits follow a recent report which discovered high levels of lead and cadmium in leading dark chocolate products
Class action lawsuit alleges Hershey's dark chocolate contains toxic heavy metals, which were not disclosed to consumers
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides the EPA with $15 billion to combat lead exposure and lead poisoning nationwide.
Nearly 400,000 children in the U.S. live near airports and may be exposed to lead air pollution from small planes, the agency found