Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says
Silver fueled the rise of the Roman Empire. But the ancient process of mining and extracting silver was also making the air ...
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EPA says two St. Louis home renovators must pay thousands over lead paint
The two local companies are BBW Homes LLC, and Kim Roberts Properties LLC, listed by the Environmental Protection Agency as ...
Two St. Louis companies fined over lead-based paint violations
Two St. Louis home renovation companies have been ordered to pay thousands to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over ...
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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
2 southeast Mo. companies penalized by EPA for alleged lead-based paint violations
Two Heartland companies have agreed to pay penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for alleged lead-based paint ...
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Salt Lake County, central Utah receive federal funding to make homes safer
Two Utah locales will receive nearly 50% of the funding set aside for the Mountain West region to make homes safer.
How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill
Condensation on windowpanes can lead to mold formation on the sills below, particularly during colder months. Killing the ...
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Lead Pollution Linked to IQ Decline in Roman-Era Europe
A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2 ...
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Another View: Why does the U.S. still have lead pipes? Blame this trade group
With dazzling success, the Lead Industries Association spent decades pushing the use of poisonous lead pipes and paint.
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Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome, new study finds
Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive development of children. Scientists have previously used atmospheric pollution ...
FDA sets new lower levels for lead in baby food — critics say that’s not enough
For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but critics say it’s too little, too late.