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An abandoned mine in Kabwe, Zambia, where lead-rich mine tailing pipes litter the landscape.
Credit: Gabriel Filippelli
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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 neighborhoods in Kabwe, Zambia.
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Youth leaders take soil samples from Indianapolis neighborhoods with potential contaminants.
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Gardening in cities can be challenging; legacy lead contamination often exists near older homes.
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Testing for lead levels in blood indicates where hotspots of lead contamination may be located.
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