Wood burning is reintroducing lead into the air of local communities and homes

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Wood burning is reintroducing lead into the air of local communities and homes

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Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find

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Study of samples from seven winters suggests neurotoxic metal coming from wood itself rather than old paint

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