Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
Feb. 14, 2025 • ~10 min
Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Lead can end up in cinnamon in a number of ways, but how much it contributes to blood lead levels in consumers depends on the amount of lead, as well as the frequency and amount of spice consumption.
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~10 min
Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain
Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~10 min
Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries have stopped similar threats before – think DDT and acid rain
Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~10 min
Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs
Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.
June 25, 2024 • ~9 min
EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US
The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.
June 18, 2024 • ~9 min
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