Getting the Lead Out (IMAGE)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Getting the Lead Out

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Removal of lead from gas has resulted in a >95% decrease in the concentration of lead in the air. Graph reflects mean air concentration of lead (Pb) measured at eight US monitoring sites from 1980 to 2015.

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