Paint that contains lead was banned in 1978, but more than 30 million American homes are believed to still contain it, including nearly 4 million homes where children under the age of 6 live. A final ...

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it had finalized a new set of requirements aimed at eliminating lead-based paint dust from older homes and childcare facilities. The new ...

Bans on lead in paint, gasoline and pipes have dramatically reduced lead poisoning that causes severe developmental problems in children. But another threat looms: More children have elevated lead ...

Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and cleaning up the harmful dust in certain homes and child-care facilities across the country, ...

If you're thinking about testing for lead paint in your home, you're doing the right thing. Lead is a chemical that's not to ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The home Jade Shirey bought over a decade ago was a bargain and exactly what she needed for her growing family. But she knew it needed some touch-ups, and after a few years, she ...

In a world full of threats to children — from war to disease to starvation — there's a neglected crisis that's just now getting a jolt of attention. It's lead poisoning, which affects both adults and ...

Lead-based paint is one of the leading causes of lead exposure among children. (AP Photo) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.

TROY, N.Y. — A little under a year after agreeing to the partnership, the City of Troy officially accepted funding for and has a more concrete view of a lead paint remediation program with Rensselaer ...

PATERSON — Federal housing officials have awarded the city a $7.2 million grant to cover various costs in removing lead paint and other hazards from 120 homes over the next four years. Under the grant ...

Milwaukee Public Schools could explore legal options available to the district to "hold lead paint companies accountable" for lead-paint remediation costs in school buildings. Additionally, the board ...