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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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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
By: Nana Agyei Aug. 25, 2023
Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Discusses Solving Lead Exposure at the 77th World Health Assembly
By: Larah Ortega Ibañez, Sarah Berg May. 31, 2024
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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Unveiling Lead in Consumer Products in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: New Peer-Reviewed Research

By: Sarah Berg Apr 29 , 2024

Unveiling Lead in Consumer Products in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: New Peer-Reviewed Research Updated: April 29, 2024 At the World Economic Forum in January 2024, USAID Administrator Samantha Power highlighted lead poisoning as a top USAID priority, urging world leaders.

KISAH PEJUANG POLUSI LINGKUNGAN DARI TEGAL: UMI AZIZAH

By: Helma Kusuma Apr 20 , 2024

Selama puluhan tahun, Desa Pesarean, di Kabupaten Tegal, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, terkontaminasi timbel. Lebih dari 18.000 ton aki bekas (Used Lead Acid Batteries / ULAB) dan limbah peleburan logam dibuang di tengah pemukiman warga. Saat ini, Pesarean sedang dalam.

Spotlight on Umi Azizah, Environmental Pollution Fighter from Tegal, Indonesia

By: Helma Kusuma Apr 20 , 2024

For decades, Pesarean Village in Tegal Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia, has been contaminated with lead. More than 18,000 tons of Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB) and metal smelting waste were dumped in the middle of residential areas. Currently, Pesarean.

Guest Blog: Yuan-Yu Wu Reflects On Her Exchange with Pure Earth Through the NCUSCR Professional Fellows Program

By: Yuan-Yu Wu Apr 11 , 2024

This post is from Yuan-Yu Wu, who participated in an exchange program with Pure Earth as part of the National Committee on US-China Relations Professional Fellows Program. Yuan-Yu is the Director of the Taipei Office and Project Manager, Illegal Factories.

Pure Earth Bangladesh and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Host Workshop on Solutions to Formalize Electric Three-Wheeler Transportation, Prevent Lead Pollution

By: peadmin Apr 10 , 2024

Pure Earth Bangladesh and UNCTAD Host Workshop on Solutions to Formalize Electric Three-Wheeler Transportation, Prevent Lead Pollution On April 3, 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, more than 30 stakeholders from various sectors including government agencies, NGOs, international development organizations, financial institutions,.
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