lead poisoning
Kids don't recover from lead poisoning, a long-term study shows.
California is proof that even states with strong environmental policies aren’t immune to lead poisoning.
The CDC says a public health response is warranted.
The agency enforces regulations that are supposed to prevent lead from poisoning people's water.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Losing this source of support would cripple key programs.
The state often on the forefront of protections prepares to stand strong against an environmental retreat.
One climate protection program would have its budget cut by 70%.
Contaminated drinking water adds to the woes of a city already dealing with toxic soil from a Superfund site.
Lead poisoning from ammunition and tackle kills up to 20 million birds and animals a year, environmentalists say.
The 23-page 2018 budget proposal would cut deeply into programs like climate protection, environmental justice and enforcement.