Lead

Consumer Reports Finds Arsenic, Lead, and PFAS in Water Samples Across America

April 15, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Research has shown high levels of forever chemicals, arsenic, and lead in water samples across the U.S. This data comes from a nine-month investigation by Consumer Reports and The Guardian. The passage of Clean Water Act in 1972 has made… [read]

Lead Poisoning In Schools Is A Huge Problem Nation Wide

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Detroit recently made the decision to shut off public school’s drinking water because of “elevated levels” of lead and copper. In Baltimore City’s public schools, students haven’t been able to drink from water fountains for a decade. In May 2016,… [read]

Elon Musk Is Paying for Flint’s Clean Water, As Promised

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 14, 2018

In JulyMusk stated that he wanted to help with the water contamination problem in Flint, Michigan. A tweet by Flint Community Schools indicates Musk is following through. You’re most welcome. Hope to do more to help in the future. —… [read]

How to Choose the Right Water Filter

April 2, 2018 by Yelena Sukhoterina

There are more reasons than ever to filter tap water for drinking and cooking. Tap water is commonly contaminated with heavy metals, chemicals, and radioactive elements. Toxic water has been found in many cities across the U.S., from the Flint… [read]

Blood Lead Levels – Standards Up For Review

January 5, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: January 5, 2017

Every four years, the Center for Disease Control analyzes blood lead levels of children. Children under six whose blood levels test above 5 milligrams of lead per deciliter have enough lead in their body for the CDC to recommend a… [read]

Corporations, Our Health, and a History of Failed Technologies

December 11, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: October 4, 2017

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past are Condemned to Repeat It Humanity has been inventing new technologies since before recorded time; however, not all technologies have proven beneficial. Over the years, there have been many breakthroughs in science, breakthroughs that… [read]