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Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email.
In an unprecedented move, the administration has granted industrial facilities in 38 states and Puerto Rico a two-year reprieve from federal rules under the Clean Air Act. The president is considering exempting even more.
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What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha, Nebraska
For more than a century, factories spewed toxic dust across the city, contaminating the soil and causing lead poisoning. We talked to experts about how to stay safe from lead exposure.
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Lo que debe saber sobre la contaminación por plomo en Omaha, Nebraska
Durante más de un siglo, las fábricas esparcieron polvo tóxico por toda la ciudad, contaminando la tierra y causando intoxicación por plomo. Hablamos con expertos sobre cómo protegerse de la exposición al plomo.
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Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.
For more than a century, a smelter and other factories spewed 400 million pounds of lead dust across the city’s east side. Faced with similar concerns, 13 states passed laws requiring all kids to get a blood test before kindergarten. But not Nebraska.
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