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Lead (Pb) Defined
A heavy metal that is hazardous to health if breathed or swallowed. Its use in gasoline, paints, and plumbing compounds has been sharply restricted or eliminated by federal laws and regulations. (See
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Mon Jul 28
- Ohio man arrested in U-M brick theft: An Ohio man has been arrested in the theft of 200 lead bricks from the University of Michigan.
Tue May 27
- Lead exposure in children linked to violent crime - Los Angeles Times: A study finds that even low levels can permanently damage the brain. The research also shows that exposure is a continuing problem despite efforts to minimize it.
Mon Feb 18
- High Lead Levels Are Found in Vinyl Plastic Baby Products - New York Times
- Agency Misses Chance to Curb Lead in Jewelry - WSJ.com
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Thu Jan 10
- Sources, Sinks, and Exposure Pathways of Lead in Urban Garden Soil -- Clark et al. 35 (6): 2066 -- Journal of Environmental Quality: Phytoremediati on Won't remove enough lead from backyards in Roxbury.
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Thu Nov 15
- The Secret History of Lead: How did lead get into gasoline in the first place? Recently uncovered documents tell the true story of leaded gasoline, a commercial venture that would tiptoe its way into the black hole of history if the captains of industry were to have their way.
Sat Nov 10
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