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An abandoned mine in Kabwe, Zambia.

An abandoned mine in Kabwe, Zambia, where lead-rich mine tailing pipes litter the landscape.

Credit: Gabriel Filippelli


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Two men salvaging lead-rich mine piles for resale.

Salvagers collect and melt down lead-rich mine piles for resale.

Credit: Gabriel Filippelli


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Citizen-scientists test concentrations of lead in soil in Kabwe, Zambia.

Citizen scientists test concentrations of lead in neighborhoods in Kabwe, Zambia.

Credit: Gabriel Filippelli


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Girl taking soil samples from Indianapolis neighborhoods with potential contaminants.

Youth leaders take soil samples from Indianapolis neighborhoods with potential contaminants.

Credit: Gabriel Filippelli


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Man in vegetable garden.

Gardening in cities can be challenging; legacy lead contamination often exists near older homes.

Credit: Gabriel Filippelli


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Gloved hand of medical worker drawing blood from finger of patient to test for lead contamination.

Testing for lead levels in blood indicates where hotspots of lead contamination may be located.

Credit: NIH


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