Spotlight on Lead Poisoning

Celeste a resident in the Marginy neighborhood of New Orleans talks about her efforts to spot a neighbor from dry sanding and protecting your pets from lead exposure.

Dr. Howard Mielke talks about lead in gasoline and the need for green-spacing for children.

Dr. Howard Mielke discusses the links between lead exposure and the high death rates of Covid-19.

State Rep. Matthew Willard answers lead poisoning questions from A Community Voice.

Bill Robinson from Train2Build  talks about the EPA RRP Training Certification program,  how residents and contractors can reduce lead exposure and more things related to healthy housing. Those interested in in-home evaluations and consultations can contact Mr. Robinson at bill@train2build.com or call 805.797.4127.  

Karla Johnson from the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis talks about their Mission Unleaded App that helps residents all over North America identify lead hazards in their home. Available for download now on your Apple or Android device and available in English, Burmese and Spanish.      

Interview with a New Orleans resident who was lead poisoned working in a Savage Mill.

Join the movement for a more sustainable Mardi Gras. Interview with Alyssa Conti from Purpose Green & Goals on their efforts to make alternatives to plastic beads, and the options for riders and krewes that are interested in a Greener Mardi Gras. Plastic Mardi Gras beads are a major source of lead poisoning in New … Continue reading Spotlight on Lead Poisoning: Purpose, Green & Goals

Thanks to WBOK and Oliver Thomas for allowing Spotlight to replay the interview with Beth Butler & Debra Campbell from A Community Voice on their fight against Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans. Part 2. Also a short clip of A Community Voice Member Jo Jackson on her thoughts on lead in the water … Continue reading Spotlight on Lead Poisoning: Campaign Against Sewerage & Water Board Part 2

Thanks to WBOK and Oliver Thomas for allowing Spotlight to replay the interview with Beth Butler & Debra Campbell from A Community Voice on their fight against Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans. Part 1