/tags/lead-poisoning lead poisoning en-US Copyright Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:40:44 GMT /2024-09-17/ohio-lawmaker-who-suffered-lead-poisoning-wants-to-replace-lead-pipes-in-drinking-water-systems Rep. Donatavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) says the health impacts of replacing lead pipes in Ohio's drinking water systems would be worth the cost. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:40:44 GMT /2024-09-17/ohio-lawmaker-who-suffered-lead-poisoning-wants-to-replace-lead-pipes-in-drinking-water-systems Jo Ingles /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-02/known-to-be-toxic-for-a-century-lead-still-poisons-thousands-of-midwestern-kids Four U.S. states are still struggling with high rates of lead poisoning from soil, pipes and paint. It impacts thousands of people each year, especially low-income communities and families of color. Mon, 02 May 2022 09:00:18 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-02/known-to-be-toxic-for-a-century-lead-still-poisons-thousands-of-midwestern-kids Niara Savage, Allison Kite /2021-12-16/cincinnati-will-now-pay-entire-cost-of-replacing-privately-owned-lead-lines Ohio ranks second in the country for the number of lead service lines that need to be replaced. Cincinnati has nearly 40,000 private lead lines at risk of contaminating drinking water. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:58:42 GMT /2021-12-16/cincinnati-will-now-pay-entire-cost-of-replacing-privately-owned-lead-lines Becca Costello /news-partners/2021-01-13/former-michigan-gov-rick-snyder-charged-in-flint-water-crisis At least a dozen people died and more than 80 people fell ill after untreated water from the Flint River caused lead to leach from old pipes, poisoning the water system city residents relied on. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:23:09 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-13/former-michigan-gov-rick-snyder-charged-in-flint-water-crisis Brakkton Booker /news/2020-10-14/report-urges-ohio-to-commit-to-lead-safety-strategy-for-child-care-centers Ohio should follow the science on lead poisoning and commit to a prevention-first strategy for all centers and homes licensed to provide child care,… Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:18:56 GMT /news/2020-10-14/report-urges-ohio-to-commit-to-lead-safety-strategy-for-child-care-centers Rachel Dissell /news-partners/2020-08-20/michigan-agrees-to-pay-600-million-to-flint-residents-over-water-debacle A summary of the preliminary settlement shows that nearly 80% of the money would go to resolve claims filed on behalf of minors and children. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:02:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-08-20/michigan-agrees-to-pay-600-million-to-flint-residents-over-water-debacle Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-07-29/silent-epidemic-nearly-1-in-3-kids-exposed-to-damaging-levels-of-lead It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:07:23 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-29/silent-epidemic-nearly-1-in-3-kids-exposed-to-damaging-levels-of-lead Maria Godoy /news-partners/2020-01-21/supreme-court-allows-flint-water-lawsuits-to-move-forward-officials-not-immune In refusing to take up two cases involving the 2014 water crisis, the higher court has upheld earlier rulings saying neither city nor state officials are protected from being sued. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:08:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-21/supreme-court-allows-flint-water-lawsuits-to-move-forward-officials-not-immune Vanessa Romo /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-10-29/understanding-environmental-racism Lead poisoning, air pollution and toxic waste are just a few examples of the environmental hazards we face in the United States.But for communities of… Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2019-10-29/understanding-environmental-racism /news-partners/2019-09-09/federal-watchdog-warns-epa-is-failing-to-enforce-lead-paint-abatement-rules Home renovations can kick up dangerous dust from lead-based paint. A new report finds the Environmental Protection Agency is not adequately enforcing rules meant to protect kids from lead exposure. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:23:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-09-09/federal-watchdog-warns-epa-is-failing-to-enforce-lead-paint-abatement-rules Rebecca Hersher