The federal government’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is not operating, despite Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims that it's being funded. The program’s 26 staffers were ...

Lead-based paint is one of the leading causes of lead exposure among children. (AP Photo) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.

Loucious Miller stands on his dilapidated porch at his east Oak Cliff home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Dallas. Miller, whose home was allocated nearly $12,000 for lead removal, expressed doubts ...

The inspector general found the lack of checks on state lead-based paint programs leaves children at risks from exposure to the neurotoxic heavy metal. EPA has not been properly checking to make sure ...

The city of Lorain Building, Housing and Planning Department is right to offer a Lead Abatement Program for residents to help reduce lead hazards in homes. The program, in collaboration with the Erie ...