Lead time

learned about lead levels that were so high in Flint Michigan’s water that it was causing lead poisoning of many children. Since then there have been many studies that have shown that low lead levels can also poison a child. Prior to addressing the question, one must first define lead poisoning. According to Needleman (2012), lead is a considered a metal that humans have mined and changed to make man made products which has been disperse in the environment and becomes toxic (p. 1). Lead…

action with the lead paint and magnets coming lose. The recalled the design flawed toys and changed the design. They also recalled the toys with high levels of lead in the paint. The external vendors in China were cutting cost to save time and money. Mattel addressed their overseas factories, contractors, and suppliers to take measures to ensure compliance with company standards. The Chinese government agreed to prohibit the use of lead paint on toys exported to the U.S. They conducted lead…

attributable DALYs in high-mortality countries (WHO 2002).” In this scientific paper, I will discuss the neurological effects of lead contamination in public water through a series of case studies in the hopes of urging the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to place stricter regulation on the EPA in monitoring lead pollution of public and private water. Lead-contaminated water is a significant issue as it is related to neurological and psychological impairments such as learning…

Then you see it turns into a yucky brown color. You think it’s still okay, but it’s not. The Flint water crisis is a tragedy where the governor of Flint made a mistake by not telling one of the poorest cities in the U.S. , Flint, Michigan about lead in their water. If we are going to help the residents of Flint and make sure this doesn’t happen again, we need to know what is the Flint water water crisis, what is happening to the residence of Flint, and what we can do to stop it. what is the…

physical growth retardation and neurological damage. Lead gathers in the body quickly and increases at a fast pace if it exceeds federal guidelines. Children because of their size are more susceptible to lead poisoning than an adult. Children are curious by nature and often place themselves in danger without realizing it. Children often investigate by touching, placing objects in their mouths and then sharing with others. These actions can cause lead poisoning to occur. Although the cost…

exactly what has happened. Lead as seeped its way into the water supply of this very big city. More information of this tragic incident can be found in five articles by CNN. They are called “How to test for lead in your home water supply.”, “Lead poisoning. Living with it and uncertainty of how long.”, “Water Crisis: Families bear scars from man-made disaster.”, “5 months later in Flint, high lead levels remain.”, and “How to help with Flint water crisis.” “How to test for lead in your home…

In the article “ Americas Real Crime Element: Lead” by Kevin Drum published in Mother Jones magazine, the author gives possible reasons behind crime rates in the 1990’s. Drum introduces many theories, to later discredit them through evidence. Such evidence leads him to the real reason behind violent crimes.The evidence presented by Drum makes his argument credible to most, including parents of young children. Parents with young children have many fears. We fear the future, what type of person…

mutated gene. This gene then causes the cell to create an aberrant molecule. For instance, TCDD, when interacting with the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, creates a gene that downregulates a hormone that signals apoptosis. This downregulation could then lead to the development of prostate cancer. PAHs can cause the same result. These xenobiotics and their biological pathways showcase how the transport of pollutants in the body can be complex and difficult to study. Several molecules can cause the…

perhaps limited way, she educates her daughter, and other children, about things her own mother did not tell her. In telling her children “I don’t want you thinking this life is ok,” she is attempting to guide them to realization that the life she leads is not the norm, and it is not one they should aspire to have. Rather, Caroline tells her kids to go to school and do what they wish to do, something no one ever advocated for her. Through this, Caroline tells us her life and lifestyle is not…

Water, as we know is one of our most coveted resources. We use it to cook our food, wash our bodys, and even our cars. Water is undeniably a resource we use every single day. Many people throughout the world undervalue the importance of this resource. As Americans, we have come accustom to having clean fresh water at our disposal, and not having the worries that several other countrys do. One American city, has been forced to learn the hard way about how valuable the water they once took for…