The Lead Legacy: How Toxic Metal Is Sneaking Into Your Life

Despite its historical prevalence in everything from ancient plumbing to 20th-century gasoline, lead is a highly dangerous metal that can accumulate in the human body over a lifetime. Researchers have been analyzing strands of hair to track long-term lead exposure and evaluate the impact of the EPA’s environmental regulations.

Guests: Thure E. Cerling, distinguished professor of geology & geophysics, The University of Utah

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah

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