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Tag: Lead poisoning

If you live in an old house, chances are your child is at risk for lead poisoning

"Every time a house is renovated, every time a nail is driven into a wall, there's going to be dust that comes out of that wall that will ultimately have lead in it."
by Lily Fowler April 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New group makes timely debut in fight against lead poisoning

The link between lead poisoning and crime is a mystery that none of the usual hypotheses — such as “get tough” police laws — can explain.
by Mark Moseley March 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Can new organization make lead safety a priority for New Orleans?

by Mark Moseley November 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Where’s the outrage over the city’s lead-poisoning problem?

by Mark Moseley October 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

If you suspect illegal lead-paint sanding, who ya gonna call?

by The Editors August 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lead-based paint sanding, health concerns to be discussed

by Karen Gadbois August 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

To fight violent crime, New Orleans may need to get the lead out

by Mark Moseley February 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB updates plan to rid Audubon Charter soils of sky-high lead contamination

by Jessica Williams June 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

State releases long-awaited lead cleanup money, but city takes no action for daycares

by The Editors April 20, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

The toxic numbers game

by The Editors February 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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