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.
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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 ...
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Milwaukee health officials planning pop-up lead testing clinics for students
Two lead-poisoned students prompted health officials to test Kagel School and Golda Meir's Lower Campus. The health ...
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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.
La Crosse Tribune14h
County Connection: Free lead testing for children in La Crosse
La Crosse County public health nurses intervene in childhood lead poisoning cases. Free lead testing services are available to all families. Learn more and schedule a test.
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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 ...
Loyola Phoenix9d
Lead Exposure Lawsuit Raises Concerns of Lingering Exposure
The American Healthy Homes Survey defined the scope of a lead-based paint hazard in a 2021 report. A significant LBP hazard occurs when a home contains deteriorated LBP in amounts greater than 20 ...