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@PureEarthNow

Pure Earth is a global nonprofit organization devoted to solving pollution in low and middle-income countries, saving lives, and protecting the 🌎
New York, NY pureearth.org Joined October 2009
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The @EPA has recently made its “Lead Poisoning and Children” pamphlet available in 13 languages, a resource that outlines steps to protect children from exposure to lead.

Thank you to the EPA for increasing language accessibility to their resources.

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www.epa.gov Lead | US EPA Learn about the health effects of lead, who is at risk, how to test for lead in paint or other areas of your home, how to find or become a lead-safe certified firm, and more about the Lead Renovation...
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The FDA has set new guidelines on heavy metals in baby foods, but loopholes in the regulation have limited its impact.

Read expert analysis of the new guidance from @unleadedkids:

unleadedkids.org/fda-sets-actio…
unleadedkids.org Lead in Baby Food: FDA Sets Action Levels, But Loopholes Limit Impact - www.unleadedkids.org Recommendations do not jibe with spirit of Closer to Zero Initiative.
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In December, Pure Earth released new technical protocols for mitigating lead & mercury exposure. These documents are based on our research findings & field experience in identifying, assessing, & preventing heavy metal pollution.

Learn more:
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www.pureearth.org Pure Earth Releases New Technical Protocols for Mitigating Lead and Mercury Exposure In December, Pure Earth released new and updated technical guidelines and protocols on mitigating lead and mercury exposure, which draw on our 25 years of expertise in assessing and preventing...