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July 30, 2024
Nick Tabor
There’s Something Funny Going on With Florida’s Lead Pipe Numbers
Florida is slated to receive more federal funds for lead replacement than almost any other state. But experts say it doesn’t actually have many lead pipes.
February 14, 2018
Emily Atkin
Did Flint’s Water Crisis Damage Kids’ Brains?
Third-grade reading proficiency has plunged in the lead-poisoned city, setting off a debate about the possible causes.
December 28, 2017
Emily Atkin
A federal court forces Trump’s EPA to address the lead poisoning crisis.
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