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Pure Earth Ghana Participates in the World Bank Regional Dialogue on Mercury and E-Waste Pollution Management

By: Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu Nov 14 , 2024

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Valenzuela City and Pure Earth Philippines Launch the Country’s First City-Led Blood Lead Level Screening
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Nov. 14, 2024
Pure Earth Researchers Investigate Lead-Contaminated Kohl Sold in the U.S. 
Oct. 23, 2024
Dr. Ade Mutiara on the Importance of Highlighting Occupational Diseases From Heavy Metal Exposure in Indonesia
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Pure Earth Ghana Participates in the World Bank Regional Dialogue on Mercury and E-Waste Pollution Management

By: Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu Nov 14 , 2024

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Pure Earth Ghana Signs Declaration of National Action Plan to Reduce Lead Poisoning
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Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Discusses Solving Lead Exposure at the 77th World Health Assembly
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Field Visit to the First Fairmined Certified Gold Mining Association in Madre de Dios, Peru
By: Mary-Margaret Pwamang Aug. 19, 2024
A Critical Dialogue on Lead Poisoning in India: Insights from the International Convening
By: Sandeep Dahiya Aug. 23, 2024
Spotlight on Umi Azizah, Environmental Pollution Fighter from Tegal, Indonesia
By: Helma Kusuma Apr. 20, 2024
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Looking For Lead? No Problem! Quickest Discovery In Two Decades

By: Sarah Berg Jun 08 , 2017

  This post is from Andrew McCartor, Pure Earth's Regional Director for South Asia. A procession on the streets of Bihar, India. Finding and confirming pollution can be difficult because polluters don't advertise their activities, and many toxic pollutants are invisible and.

Transforming The Chichiqueros Gold Mining Community In Peru’s Rainforest Into A Mercury-Free Model

By: Sarah Berg Jun 05 , 2017

  Earlier this year, Pure Earth launched an ambitious project supported by Brilliant Earth, a global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry.  The goal: to transform the Chichiqueros artisanal gold mining community into a mercury-free model.  The Chichiqueros work in an area in.
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