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US Soil Lead Levels: Millions of Homes at Risk

Roughly one in four U.S. households have soil exceeding the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's lead screening levels of 200 parts per million (ppm), halved from the previous level of 400 ppm, a new study found. For households with exposure from multiple sources, the EPA lowered the guidance to 100 ppm; nearly 40% of households exceed that level, the study also found. (Read More)

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Strong Communities, Slow Progress? New Study on Sustainability Challenges

A new study by the University of Sydney found that strong local communities can sometimes oppose environmental initiatives. This goes against the usual idea that strong communities benefit the environment. Researchers believe this resistance might be due to "echo chambers" where people only hear ideas they already agree with, similar to social media. This can lead to situations where communities fight against renewable energy projects or sustainable farming practices. The study highlights the complex social factors that can influence environmental progress. (Read More)

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