The Oakland Unified School District is grappling with high lead content found in water at some of its schools. The heavy metal is toxic and hazardous to human health. Here what you need to know about ...

Lead pollution likely dropped the average IQ in ancient Rome by 2.5 to 3 points, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of lead concentrations in ice cores extracted from Greenland. The ...

On the heels of an environmental study that found lead-tainted water in public housing developments in Watts, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called on the city’s housing authority and largest water ...

A recent Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain concerning levels of lead. The results sparked widespread interest among readers, many of whom rely ...

As reporters, we ask a lot of questions. All the time. Now we've got one question for you, our readers: What do you want to know about lead hazards in Milwaukee Public Schools? In January, the public ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expanding its investigation into potential risks posed by lead-covered cables installed nationwide by major telecommunications companies, The Wall Street ...

No matter where you sit, you can find ways to improve your business. The easiest way is to keep asking questions—and avoid thinking you know all the answers. The Fast Company Executive Board is a ...

Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry. Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of ...