The 2005 Category 5 Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans by breaching surge protection levees surrounding the city, resulting in 80% of the city being flooded […]
by Johnando According to an article printed in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, three Sudanese medicinal plants may have the ability to remove heavy […]
by Johnando According to research published in the British Medical Journal, exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium and copper may lead to an increased risk […]
by Johnando A new study has found that the water hyacinth plant is successful in removing toxic heavy metals from the River Tawes, south of Wales. The […]
by Johnando Scientist Liangjie Dong from the University of Hawaii has created an easy-to-use paper water filter called Mesopaper. The filter uses three layers of paper made […]
by Johnando Beginning in 2007, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) began researching lead in lipstick based on findings by consumer watchdog group Campaign for Safe […]
by Johnando Electronic waste (e-waste) is the term used to describe discarded electronic devices. Many unwanted electronics (computers, laptops, mobile phones, TVs, DVD players, mp3 players, etc.) […]
by Johnando Some workers have a higher risk of exposure to lead while at their job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that around 804,000 […]
by Johnando Many fishermen enjoy making their own tackle. Using a personal melting pot, a fisherman can cast his/her own jigs, sinkers, and lures. Not only is […]
by Johnando Many of our customers are hobbyists who are inadvertently exposed to toxic heavy metals. People who work with stained glass are one example. Lead fumes […]
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