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Tag: Lead poisoning

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

by Lily FowlerApril 11, 2013November 7, 2019

“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.”

New group makes timely debut in fight against lead poisoning

by Mark MoseleyMarch 6, 2013November 7, 2019

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

by Mark MoseleyNovember 1, 2012November 7, 2019

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

by Mark MoseleyOctober 11, 2012November 7, 2019

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

by The EditorsAugust 20, 2012November 7, 2019

Lead-based paint sanding, health concerns to be discussed

by Karen GadboisAugust 17, 2012November 7, 2019

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

by Mark MoseleyFebruary 7, 2012November 7, 2019

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

by Jessica WilliamsJune 7, 2011November 7, 2019

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

by The EditorsApril 20, 2010November 7, 2019

The toxic numbers game

by The EditorsFebruary 10, 2010November 7, 2019

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