Fungi could be used to clean up lead contamination
Published:Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:28:16 -0800  
“Even metals can be subject to microbial colonization and attack.” By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY —While mycoremediation is already frequently [...]...

New research reveals legacy of lead from old inner city roads a major source of airborne contamination
Published:Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:41:45 -0800  
An international research study published last week in the journal Atmospheric Environment has found that re-suspended roadside soil dust is a major source of atmospheric lead in old inner city areas....

Lead debate could hit floor of Iowa House or Senate this week
Published:Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:17:46 -0800  
If you think Iowa's mourning dove hunt last fall, the first since 1918, ended the state's nearly century-long argument over the migratory birds, think again....

State investigates contamination complaint at Ludwig's Corner
Published:Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:06:04 -0800  
WEST VINCENT — The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigating complaints concerning the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds....

Firms face $153K fine over CT naval base contamination
Published:Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:55:37 -0800  
Two Pennsylvania companies face a $153,070 fine for failing to disclose lead paint contamination at two New England naval bases, including the Groton submarine base....

Fungi Get the Lead Out
Published:Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:43:08 -0800  
Certain species of fungi can convert lead into stable mineral forms, hinting at new strategies for bioremediation....

Another lead cleanup underway in Ford City
Published:Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:08:13 -0800  
Contaminated soil to be removed from old drill site in 100 blocks of Jackson, Monroe streets...

Exide Employees Concerned After City Council Rejected Cleanup Plan
Published:Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:11:00 -0800  
The Frisco City Council has joined a group of residents who want a longtime Battery Recycling facility to move out....

Get The Lead Out: Panel Wants Kids' Limits Halved
Published:Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:50:38 -0800  
Children should never live in a house with lead paint, according to a federal advisory committee charged with trying to reduce children's exposure to the toxic metal. The panel recommended lowering the threshold for lead exposure to reflect growing evidence that even slight exposure can harm....
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Fungi could be used to clean up lead co...
Published:Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:28:16 -0800
“Even metals can be subject to microbial colonization and attack.” By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY —While mycoremediation is already frequently [...]......
New research reveals legacy of lead fro...
Published:Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:41:45 -0800
An international research study published last week in the journal Atmospheric Environment has found that re-suspended roadside soil dust is a major source of atmospheric lead in ......
Lead debate could hit floor of Iowa Hou...
Published:Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:17:46 -0800
If you think Iowa's mourning dove hunt last fall, the first since 1918, ended the state's nearly century-long argument over the migratory birds, think again.......
State investigates contamination compla...
Published:Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:06:04 -0800
WEST VINCENT — The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigating complaints concerning the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds.......
Firms face $153K fine over CT naval bas...
Published:Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:55:37 -0800
Two Pennsylvania companies face a $153,070 fine for failing to disclose lead paint contamination at two New England naval bases, including the Groton submarine base.......