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Chicago Lead Poisoning

Is Our E-Waste Harming Children?

Bill Chameides | Posted 09.25.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Chicago Lead Poisoning, E-Waste, Health, China, Green News
Bill Chameides

China has been sending us lead-contaminated toys, but lead contamination from U.S. products may be exacting a far heavier toll on children in China.

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Poisoning Children in Chicago: An Old Problem in a New Century

Dan Agin | Posted 09.18.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Environment, Lead, Pollution, Toxins, Chicago Environment, Lead Pollution, Chicago Lead Poisoning, Chicago Air Quality, Chicago Lead Poluution, Chicago News
Dan Agin

Children living anywhere in the suburbs in a house built before 1960 are at high risk for high-dose lead exposure. An old house in Highland Park is as dangerous as an old house in Harvey. It makes no difference that the old house has been repainted with unleaded paint.

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