Understanding Lead
Short articles to help you navigate the literature on the harms and risks of lead pollution
Understanding Lead

The vulnerability of children
Why is lead pollution so much more dangerous for children than adults, and what can we do about it?
The vulnerability of children
Why is lead pollution so much more dangerous for children than adults, and what can we do about it?

Renovations - it's not just the paint
Pollution accumulated in structural voids can be more dangerous than leaded paint
Renovations - it's not just the paint
Pollution accumulated in structural voids can be more dangerous than leaded paint

Lead in soil - what you need to know
If you are a keen gardener, pay attention to the dangers of lead in soil.
Lead in soil - what you need to know
If you are a keen gardener, pay attention to the dangers of lead in soil.
HM Gov. doesn't want to think about lead
On the astonishing lack of public policy around lead in the UK
HM Gov. doesn't want to think about lead
On the astonishing lack of public policy around lead in the UK

Lead in house dust - what you need to know
Why we are concerned about lead in house dust - and why we think you should test your house.
Lead in house dust - what you need to know
Why we are concerned about lead in house dust - and why we think you should test your house.


Understanding lead exposure statistics and harm
We discuss some common statistics regarding lead exposure and its impact, and how to interpret them.
Understanding lead exposure statistics and harm
We discuss some common statistics regarding lead exposure and its impact, and how to interpret them.