Despite measures to cut lead pollution, most adults have substantial levels in their bodies.
Before the EPA was created, our cars were spewing harmful lead pollution into the air, with all sorts of impacts, especially on children.
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Nevertheless, if it is a crucial part, that suggests lead pollution should be borne down upon even more heavily than it is already.
Today, because of your work, air pollution is down by more than half, and lead pollution is down more than 90 percent from a generation ago.
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In its report, the bureau also cited lead pollution in the Kangqiao area from two other small companies that it said share the blame and have been closed.
At the time, he cited findings from a Shanghai testing firm that determined that Johnson Controls had abided by local laws and wasn't the source of the local lead pollution.
Residents living nearby had expressed fears the extension would lead to increased pollution and traffic problems.
The Commission will need to ensure that the move towards diesel vehicles to improve efficiency does not lead to increased local air pollution from particulates.
The authors say a higher limit could increase gas emissions and air pollution and could lead to increased obesity, with more people taking advantage of shorter car journeys.
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The World Resources Institute estimate that if all the credits were translated into genuine pollution cuts it would lead to the equivalent of perhaps 23% American reductions on 1990 levels, which is very much in line with Europe's 20% offer.
Prof Kevin McConway, a statistician at the Open University said, based on the findings, if Newcastle were to halve its current particulate air pollution level it would lead to two or three fewer low weight babies out of the total 3, 500 or so born in the city each year.
They also argued over-use of the company's weedkiller Roundup, the chemical treatment the alfalfa is modified to be resistant to, could cause pollution of ground water and lead to resistant "super-weeds".
After suffering a punishing year because of low natural gas prices, the wind power industry is keeping close watch on the prospect that water pollution from hydraulic fracturing may lead to regulation of shale gas drilling.
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Children generally pick up lead in soil that has been contaminated by air pollution and dumping.
This should lead to a significant reduction of noise, air pollution and congestion.
Beijing is under pressure to embrace more environmentally-friendly energy supplies to reduce pollution levels across the country and set a lead in the global fight against climate change.
These bills will curb lead levels in water pipes, a major source of harmful lead exposure for children, and help address diesel engine pollution that is linked to serious health conditions like asthma and heart and lung disease.
However, other researchers questioned how pollution could alter the brain's development and lead to autism.
Our communities, our economy, and our environment all stand to benefit as we move forward with the Energy Data Initiative to unlock data that can lead us to new ways to save energy and money, reduce pollution, provide energy services, and create jobs to ensure an American economy that is built to last.
Newell worries that high oil prices will lead to the use of fuel sources that produce even greater amounts of pollution.
The Executive Order commits Federal agencies to lead by example toward a clean energy economy, and sets targets to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, increase energy efficiency, reduce fleet petroleum consumption, conserve water, reduce waste, support sustainable communities, and leverage Federal purchasing power to promote environmentally-responsible products and technologies.
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