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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Catherine Porter: ‘Gravy train’ cuts mean more lead in our water (in the Toronto Star)

Catherine Porter talks about how funding cuts could be endangering our children.

"'Evidence shows there is no safe level of lead,' says Kathleen Cooper, senior researcher and lead expert with the Canadian Environmental Legal Association.

"Here’s an idea: The money the city is saving by not ripping up as many pipes should be spent on advertising the health dangers of lead in our water and handing out more free filters.

"I’m heading out today to buy a new filter for my kitchen tap. You should too."

Full article: Porter: ‘Gravy train’ cuts mean more lead in our water.

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