
Drew McCartor
@drewmccartor
President of @PureEarthNow. Dedicated to reducing toxic chemical pollution and exposure. Views are my own. #leadpoisoning
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http://www.pureearth.org 28-06-2009 18:18:13
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See how Pure Earth is working to understand how pots and pans contaminated with toxic lead may contribute to lead poisoning around the world. youtu.be/7-bKGP1j_aE?fe…







1 As part of his official visit to Ghana, Mr. Gabriel Sanchez, Vice President of Programs at Pure Earth, along with the Country Director Esmond Wisdom Quansah, DD met with the Acting CEO of Environmental Protection Authority, Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse, to discuss ongoing projects & future opportunities to tackle toxic


“Those exposed to lead in utero or before the age of 7 and living within 3 kilometers of a toxic site [in Indonesia] scored an alarming 0.48 standard deviations lower on numeracy tests, a learning loss equivalent to nearly 3 years of primary education.” devdiscourse.com/article/health…

The government of Bangladesh is taking lead poisoning seriously, and our Bangladesh office, Pure Earth Bangladesh, is actively helping private, public, and civil society stakeholders advance solutions. I'm so excited about this team and the work they are doing.

1/2 In the News- “We must act decisively to protect our children from toxic threats like lead.” – Chief Executive Director, Environmental Protection Authority. In this powerful interview on #GTVBreakfast with Kafui Dey, Proof. Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse highlights the urgent need for stronger policies and