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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. epa.gov/lead

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…

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: pureearth.org/pure-earth-rel…

Did you know you have access to free resources on lead and mercury pollution? We’ve partnered with @LabxChange to make our library of research articles and educational videos accessible to the public. Access the full archive at: labxchange.org/org/pureearth?…

Congratulations to @rickykej for receiving the 2025 Padma Shri Award, one of the highest civilian honors in India. Ricky is a Pure Earth Leadership Council member and a strong advocate for our anti-pollution work. Congrats!

🖥️ We extend our gratitude to @PureEarthNow for empowering us with essential knowledge through #onlinetraining on 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, which was conducted last week. The two training sessions provided us with practical tools to identify, assess, and address lead contamination in our communities. The hands-on approach has strengthened our capacity to take proactive steps in mitigating the risks associated with #lead exposure. A big thank you to Alfonso Rodríguez Pinilla and Aelita Sargsyan for their expert guidance and interactive sessions, equipping our team with the tools to take action in the fight against #leadpoisoning. We are more committed than ever to driving impactful change in #India and working towards a lead-free, healthier future for all.✨

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In case you missed it, our latest "Mercury Solutions" newsletter highlights incredible milestones from our teams in Peru, Ghana, and Colombia as they work to tackle mercury pollution. Catch up here: icont.ac/50X1P

Loopholes in FDA's recent action levels for lead in processed baby food can limit the guidance's impact. Read more: unleadedkids.org/fda-sets-actio…

Today! At 9AM EST, Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Larah Ortega-Ibañez will participate in a webinar alongside @MSF and @UNICEF. Hosted by the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, the webinar will cover assessments for lead exposure risks. leadfreefuture.org/events-and-res…

What we're reading now: New research from @UVA finds that 151 million cases of diagnosable mental disorders in the Gen X population could be attributed to lead exposure. news.virginia.edu/content/genera…

Wonderful to see our colleagues in Indonesia make important progress toward a large-scale blood lead level testing program. The information provided from this program should help the gov't and its partners prioritize and address key exposure sources and protect millions of kids.

A new regulation in California will require manufacturers to disclose test results for heavy metals in baby food. @unleadedkids and @ConsumerReports reached out to manufacturers to see which ones were disclosing the results for 2024 products: advocacy.consumerreports.org/research/lead-…

Explore a library of Spanish-language resources on preventing lead exposure from @PureEarthCol at: reduceleadexposure.org/colombia/

1/2 Yesterday, Pure Earth Ghana and the Environmental Protection Agency (@EPA_Ghana) officially renewed their partnership through an MoU signing ceremony. This collaboration continues their vital work addressing environmental pollution in Ghana,

Check out highlights from the @PureEarthID kickoff event for the new Blood Lead Level (BLL) surveillance program:

On Jan 27, Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Larah Ortega-Ibañez will participate in a webinar alongside @MSF and @UNICEF on conducting environmental risk assessments to identify and evaluate lead exposure risks. Register now: leadfreefuture.org/events-and-res…

Learn about methods of conducting environmental lead exposure risk assessments with @pureearthnow's Country Director for the Philippines, Ms. Larah Ibanez, and Dr. Simba Tirima of MSF on Monday, Jan 27, at 9am EST. Register: leadfreefuture.org/events-and-res… #leadpoisoning

"Making it easier for caregivers to see levels of heavy metals in baby food while shopping can help minimize exposure and protect kids." news4jax.com/health/2025/01…