Projects that involve damage or disturbance of painted or coated surfaces, as well as development or improvements of existing structures, may involve some level of lead impact regardless of the type, ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that reduces the level of lead in dust considered hazardous to "any reportable level," which greatly decreases the amount of lead ...

Childhood lead exposure remains an unresolved issue across the US, particularly from lead paint in older homes. Should we be worried about our health if we live in a house with lead-based paint?

BALTIMORE -- Maryland's Department of the Environment (MDE) is suing a Baltimore-based company for allegedly using radioactive materials without a license and altering test samples during lead paint ...

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.

Dear James: We are remodeling our old house, which has a lot of painted wood trim. Is there a potential problem with lead being released as we tear out or refinish the wood trim? — Dennis W. Dear ...

Lead-based paint was banned for use in residential homes in 1978. Yet, many Connecticut cities are still seeing cases of lead poisoning related to it, and many of those cases are children. As required ...