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LEAD is an audio docudrama series inspired by the true story of one child, his mysterious lead poisoning and his mother’s unwavering fight to keep him safe. Learn more at endleadpoisoning.org

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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
How many kids have to get hurt before we decide the system isn’t working? We shouldn’t need another family, another diagnosis, or another preventable tragedy to prove that stronger lead protections are necessary.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Environmental racism has a price tag. It shows up in lost land, depressed property values, and generations of home equity that families never had the opportunity to build. Watch both parts of our conversation with Lanessa Owens-Chaplin of the NYCLU at the link in bio.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What does lead poisoning look like in a child? Sometimes, the signs aren’t what we expect. For Cooper, pica became part of his experience after he was poisoned by lead. But pica can also increase a child’s risk of lead exposure, when they ingest non-food items that may be contaminated.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A decade of testing, and lead is still showing up in NY school drinking water. Ten years after New York began requiring schools to test their water, there is still more work to do to ensure every child has access to safe drinking water. Read the full story here: www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...
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Report: Unsafe levels of lead in drinking water across NY schools
The report, released Thursday by the New York Public Interest Research Group, found that 42% of all water outlets in New York public schools contain lead that exceeds health department standards.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Meet Illapa Sairitupac, a Housing Organizer with the Cooper Square Committee where they work alongside tenants to address unsafe housing conditions and advocate for healthier homes.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Twenty-five years later, New York is still living with the health consequences of 9/11. In the days and weeks following September 11, thousands were exposed to toxic dust and debris at Ground Zero and throughout Lower Manhattan. For many, the health impacts would not become clear for years.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Meet Angela Bandemehr, a Senior Programme Specialist with the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, where she works to turn research and evidence into policy and action to end childhood lead poisoning around the world. Learn more about her work at leadfreefuture.org.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
For generations, lead has been woven into the story of American communities: through homes, schools, products, and industries. Ending childhood lead poisoning means confronting the past while building a safer future for every child. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/07...
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The Sherwin-Williams lead paint story is one of Cleveland's most important — so why did it take so long to tell?
Sherwin-Williams, a source of Cleveland pride, faces scrutiny for its historic role in lead paint poisoning and the ongoing community impact.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What if one family’s fight could help protect others from experiencing the same harm? That idea sits at the heart of so many environmental health cases, including the recent Monsanto ruling: when families feel the consequences of harm, accountability can also become a tool for prevention.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ten years ago, Shannon volunteered in Flint, MI, as the city faced a drinking water crisis that would expose thousands of residents to lead. A decade later, Flint’s water system has made significant progress. Meanwhile in upstate NY, Syracuse is confronting its own lead infrastructure challenges.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Food safety is a public health issue. Protecting children means preventing exposure before it starts, from aging paint to our food supply. www.who.int/news/item/04...
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Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, young children at highest risk
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organizati...
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Lead exposure can come from more places than we realize. Protecting children means understanding every pathway of exposure and taking proactive action to keep them safe. www.brown.edu/news/2026-06...
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Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns
A new study led by epidemiologists at Brown University found that among firearm owners, less safe storage was associated with higher blood lead levels in children.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
When Shannon’s family discovered her son had been exposed to lead, the question quickly became: how do we hold those responsible for hurting our child accountable? Listen to the full episode of How This Story Ends Is Up to Us, available anywhere you stream, or at the link in our profile.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
What does a lead poisoning tragedy from decades ago have to do with the recent Supreme Court Monsanto decision? More than you might think. This story illustrates why corporate accountability matters and what can happen when the cost of harming people is weighed against the cost of preventing it.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
When companies fail to warn consumers about known risks, who holds them accountable? Civil lawsuits have long been one of the only tools families have to hold companies accountable after preventable poisoning, including lead exposure. Weakening those protections should concern us all.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Every child deserves access to safe water at school. Testing is an important first step, but ending childhood lead exposure requires lasting investment in the places where children learn, grow, and spend their days. www.nwpb.org/local/2026-0...
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How Washington is working to get rid of lead contamination in public school drinking water
Time's up for many schools in Washington to test drinking water for lead. Turns out, some lead contamination at older schools is more common than you think – but fixes are in the works.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This ruling could have consequences far beyond a single product. The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Monsanto in a case that could limit legal options for people who claim they developed cancer after using Roundup, raising broader questions about corporate accountability and consumer protections.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
For years, advocates have had to fight for every step forward on lead poisoning prevention. This time, something different happened.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
For nearly a century, lead smelters released toxic pollution into communities across the country. Author Caroline Fraser shares why decades of research on lead exposure, brain development, and crime still matters today. Find the full episode in our bio.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Ted Bundy, Gary Ridgway, and Charles Manson all had ties to the same lead-polluted region. Caroline Fraser, author of Murderland, explains how that discovery led her to investigate whether environmental exposure could help explain the rise of violent crime in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This is what failure looks like. When we wait for kids to test positive, the exposure has already happened and the harm has been set into motion. Lead poisoning is a preventable disease. We need prevention before exposure ever reaches a child’s body.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Lead poisoning is entirely preventable, yet hundreds of millions of children around the world remain at risk each year. To help change that, the World Health Organization developed a practical framework that gives countries evidence-based guidance for reducing lead exposure before it happens.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Summer brings more time outdoors, open windows, and home activity! Enjoy the heat — while keeping a few precautions in mind to protect your family.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
To those committed to improving broken systems and protecting children and families from preventable harm. To those who work to keep our city and country safe and healthy for us all. This Fourth of July, we're celebrating the people who show up to build a healthier, safer future, together.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Some encouraging news — the numbers are moving in the right direction in Cleveland! But even with decline, hundreds of children are still being exposed to a toxin we already know how to prevent. And progress can’t become permission to slow down. www.wosu.org/2026-06-16/c...
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Child lead poisoning cases continue to decline in Cleveland
Cleveland continues to see a downward trend in lead poisoning among children tested since 2023. 14.5% of kids tested positive in 2025. Even so, more than 1,100 children were found to have some degree ...
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Knowledge is power, and when it comes to childhood lead poisoning, some lessons are too often still experienced firsthand. To protect their children from this preventable disease, people can't be kept in the dark.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We've worked with Illapa Sairitupac for years through local efforts to reduce lead exposure in New York City, and we've seen firsthand his commitment to protecting children's health.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This past week, Shannon Burkett attended the Second Annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure in London, co-hosted by the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future and the Center for Global Development.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Michigan lawmakers are pushing new legislation that would require baby food manufacturers to test for lead and other toxic metals — and make those results publicly available to families. michiganadvance.com/2026/05/21/l...
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Lawmakers lay out policies to ban lead in baby food, set stricter standards for lead exposure • Michigan Advance
As Michigan works to test children for exposure to lead, the House Health Policy Committee on Wednesday took a look at a trio of policies intended to further limit exposure and provide treatment, whil...
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Lead poisoning is not just a public health issue — it’s a racial justice issue. For generations, discriminatory housing policies, redlining, and systemic disinvestment have left Black and brown families disproportionately exposed to lead in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
In Cleveland, childhood lead poisoning rates remain nearly four times the national average, driven largely by aging housing with lead paint. www.ideastream.org/environment-...
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Cleveland advocates outline demands for city to solve decades-long lead paint crisis
Cleveland’s lead paint awareness advocates say mobile testing vans, a city led resource center and an audit will help clean up homes and reduce cases of childhood lead poisoning. But they say city off...
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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 12/05/2026
Lead is in the walls and water of many places NYers live, go to school, work, and visit. Its life-altering impacts pose a potential danger to everyone in our state - but lead poisoning disproportionately affects Black & Brown NYers.⁠ Listen to the full ep here, or wherever you listen to podcasts:
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What’s Causing New York’s Lead Crisis? With Shannon Burkett
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We're thrilled to have Shannon Burkett featured by the NYCLU, sharing her family's story of experiencing childhood lead poisoning and the important work of preventing this from happening to others. Listen, learn more and get involved at endleadpoisoning.com.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Mothers are incredible. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating Shannon Burkett and her relentless work to help protect children and families from lead poisoning, alongside so many mothers we’ve met in this fight who work tirelessly to keep their kids safe from this preventable disease.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In Buffalo, the condition of housing is directly tied to lead exposure. Anna Falicov explains why addressing toxic housing is essential to ending lead poisoning for children in Buffalo, NY and beyond. For more on this important topic, find the full episode at the link in our bio.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Lead poisoning in Buffalo has reached emergency levels. In our latest LEAD Talks episode, Anna Falicov breaks down what that actually means and why urgent, coordinated action is critical to protect children and families right now.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Our work advocating for lead poisoning prevention continues to build momentum — but for those new here, this is where our journey began. Experience a riveting account of one family’s experience with lead poisoning through LEAD: How This Story Ends is Up to Us.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Programs exist to help schools test drinking water for lead at no cost, but adoption can be slow. Public health experts warn that without consistent testing and reporting, families may not know whether children are being exposed to contaminated water at school. www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
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Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water
There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Lead exposure doesn’t just come from aging pipes or peeling paint. Investigators recently shared concern that some children’s clothing may contain unsafe levels of toxic lead, demonstrating how this dangerous metal can appear in unexpected places. www.newsweek.com/parents-warn...
newsweek.com
Parents warned after unsafe levels of toxic lead found in kids’ clothing
Researchers say children are most vulnerable to lead—and also most likely to mouth clothing—putting them at greater risk.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Last month, advocates, families, and lawmakers gathered at the NY State Capitol to push for the Lead Pipe Replacement Act. This important legislation aims to remove hundreds of thousands of lead service lines still delivering drinking water to homes across the state. www.wamc.org/news/2026-03...
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Advocates rally for Lead Pipe Replacement Act at state Capitol
Lawmakers and advocates gathered at the New York State Capitol Wednesday to call for the passage of legislation that would create a plan to replace lead pipes contaminating drinking water throughout t...
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Lead exposure doesn’t just come from aging pipes or peeling paint. Investigators recently shared concern that some children’s clothing may contain unsafe levels of toxic lead, demonstrating how this dangerous metal can appear in unexpected places. www.newsweek.com/parents-warn...
newsweek.com
Parents warned after unsafe levels of toxic lead found in kids’ clothing
Researchers say children are most vulnerable to lead—and also most likely to mouth clothing—putting them at greater risk.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Here’s why public awareness and engagement is crucial, when it comes to lead poisoning prevention: Congress recently voted to cut $125 million in federal funding dedicated to replacing toxic lead pipes. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes
Move will hit Michigan, Illinois, New York and other states with highest levels of lead drinking water pipes the hardest
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
When you can identify the source of the lead, you can begin to solve the problem. Our latest podcast guest, Dr. Kathrin Schilling, MSc, PhD, unveiled new technology that has the potential to revolutionize how we identify and eliminate sources of lead.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
New York is stepping in to strengthen protections against lead poisoning in vulnerable neighborhoods after Syracuse’s local efforts fell short. www.syracuse.com/health/2026/...
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NY state tries to curb deadly hazard in poor neighborhoods after Syracuse’s efforts falter
A Syracuse rental registry doesn't have enough teeth to get compliance.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Lead exposure is not just a housing problem; it’s also a nutrition issue. Our latest Lead Talks guest, Dr. Kathrin Schilling, MSc, PhD, highlights the necessity of proper nutrition in reducing lead absorption. Dive deep into this crucial topic by watching the full episode linked in our bio!
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
VOTE for LEAD TODAY! shortyawards.com/vote/ We’re honored that LEAD: How This Story Ends Is Up to Us has been named a finalist at the Shorty Awards. Vote for LEAD for the Audience Honor Award NOW to help us bring more attention to the realities of lead poisoning and the urgent need for prevention!
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Momentum is building. The Lead Paint Right to Know Act has passed the Assembly again thanks to the leadership of Jonathan Rivera. But it has never made it to the Senate floor. That’s the next step, and it won’t happen without public pressure.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Big big news for our podcast! LEAD: How This Story Ends Is Up to Us has been nominated in the @WebbyAwards for the 2026 Best Indie Podcast – Limited Run category! And there’s another award on the line: the People’s Voice Award, decided by public vote. Vote for us through April 16: wbby.co/57420N
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
This fight isn’t theoretical. It’s about real kids, real homes, and a problem we already know how to prevent. The Lead Paint Right to Know Act has passed the Assembly. Now it needs to reach the Senate floor. Add your voice. Help push it forward. Go to EndLeadPoisoning.org to join our fight.
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endleadpoisoning.bsky.social @endleadpoisoning.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
New York State’s Lead Rental Registry law is now in effect, with notable implications geared around prevention. For families, this means stronger protections. For landlords, it means accountability. For communities, it represents a move toward primary prevention. oneidacountyny.gov/news/new-yor...
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New York State Lead Rental Registry Law Now in Effect | Oneida County
February 11, 2026 - As of November 3, 2025, New York State implemented the Lead Rental Registry requiring property owners (landlords) to inspect and repair
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