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New EPA Lead Standard Significantly Improved to Protect Kids’ Health
But EPA Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee Member Says EPA Analysis Justified Even Better Standard
WASHINGTON - October 16 - The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step
to protect the health of children by strengthening the nation's air
quality standard for lead today, according to Environmental Defense
Fund.
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