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Chicago’s Lead Crisis: A Public Health Fail

Chicago’s Lead Crisis: A Public Health Fail

Update: 2025-07-14
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This episode examines Chicago's alarming failure to inform 900,000 residents about lead in drinking water, endangering thousands. We discuss the slow pipe replacement plan and the impact on vulnerable communities. Additionally, we touch on environmental justice in Baltimore’s wetlands project. This urgent conversation highlights the risks of inadequate infrastructure and communication amid climate change. Sources: Inside Climate News, The Guardian
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Chicago’s Lead Crisis: A Public Health Fail

Chicago’s Lead Crisis: A Public Health Fail

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