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Unfounded Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash
Critics claim large solar farms are a public health threat. Despite little reputable evidence for this, their fears have helped undercut efforts across the U.S. to broaden energy sources, slowing installations even as customer costs are rising.
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What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha, Nebraska
For more than a century, factories spewed toxic dust across the city, contaminating the soil and causing lead poisoning. We talked to experts about how to stay safe from lead exposure.
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Lo que debe saber sobre la contaminación por plomo en Omaha, Nebraska
Durante más de un siglo, las fábricas esparcieron polvo tóxico por toda la ciudad, contaminando la tierra y causando intoxicación por plomo. Hablamos con expertos sobre cómo protegerse de la exposición al plomo.
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Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.
For more than a century, a smelter and other factories spewed 400 million pounds of lead dust across the city’s east side. Faced with similar concerns, 13 states passed laws requiring all kids to get a blood test before kindergarten. But not Nebraska.
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