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EPA finds small planes’ lead pollution threatens human health

The EPA took the first step toward regulations aimed at reducing lead exposure from plane fuel, a potential health benefit for people near smaller airports.
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A vicious toxic 'lead' cycle: Illegal lead battery factories, pollution and 'unauthorised' e-rickshaws

We take a look at the unregulated ecosystem of lead factories in the country, the uptick in its demand (due to the rise in e-rickshaws), detrimental repercussions and the potential for crores of revenue if the industry was effectively put under regulations.

Pollution's mental toll: How air, water, and climate change shape our mental health
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Pollution's mental toll: How air, water, and climate change shape our mental health

An investigation into the mental health impacts of air and water pollution and climate change in western Pennsylvania found alarming evidence that residents are likely suffering changes to their brains due to pollution.

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Living and working on Georgia′s largest garbage dump

Environmentalists fear pollution from the Gonio landfill is seeping into the air, soil and waters of the Black Sea. But government plans to close it have left many waste pickers worrying about an uncertain future.
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Indiana General Assembly: 2/3rds of environmental bills filed are dead

As the session passes its halfway point, more than two-thirds of bills related to the environment are now dead. Here's what they would have done.
For developing countries, more solar power — and maybe more lead?
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For developing countries, more solar power — and maybe more lead?

In developing nations like India, solar power's reliance on lead batteries could have a big impact on some communities.
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