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SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Oakland Teens Push School District To Act On Lead In Drinking Water

Oakland high school students launch Project Nemo to demand lead-free drinking water amidst health risks from contamination, especially affecting communities of color.
fromThe Oaklandside
7 months ago
East Bay (California)

Why is there lead in Oakland schools in the first place?

Water quality issues at McClymonds indicated systemic problems in OUSD, with lead levels showing serious health risks and a need for remediation.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Oakland Teens Push School District To Act On Lead In Drinking Water

Oakland high school students launch Project Nemo to demand lead-free drinking water amidst health risks from contamination, especially affecting communities of color.
fromThe Oaklandside
7 months ago
East Bay (California)

Why is there lead in Oakland schools in the first place?

Water quality issues at McClymonds indicated systemic problems in OUSD, with lead levels showing serious health risks and a need for remediation.
more#water-quality
#health-risks
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds

Most toothpaste brands tested contain harmful heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, and mercury, raising serious health concerns.
Public health advocates criticize federal limits on toxic exposure, emphasizing no safe level for lead.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

L.A. will set aside $3 million to help owners of fire-damaged homes test their soil for lead

Los Angeles County will allocate $3 million for lead contamination testing in homes near the Eaton burn area.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds

Most toothpaste brands tested contain harmful heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, and mercury, raising serious health concerns.
Public health advocates criticize federal limits on toxic exposure, emphasizing no safe level for lead.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

L.A. will set aside $3 million to help owners of fire-damaged homes test their soil for lead

Los Angeles County will allocate $3 million for lead contamination testing in homes near the Eaton burn area.
more#health-risks
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
Health

Elevated lead levels found in cinnamon products, report finds

Twelve ground cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports contained elevated lead levels, raising health concerns associated with consumption.
#communication-failure
Education
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?

O.U.S.D. delayed notifying parents about lead contamination in schools, leading to significant community anger and issues with student safety.
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago
Education

Oakland Unified leaders condemn communication lag, cite personnel issue in first meeting since lead contamination findings

Oakland schools faced backlash for delayed lead test result communication, with district officials promising accountability and improved transparency moving forward.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?

O.U.S.D. delayed notifying parents about lead contamination in schools, leading to significant community anger and issues with student safety.
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago
Education

Oakland Unified leaders condemn communication lag, cite personnel issue in first meeting since lead contamination findings

Oakland schools faced backlash for delayed lead test result communication, with district officials promising accountability and improved transparency moving forward.
more#communication-failure
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities.
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