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Wheel weights most important contributor to lead
Every year, 3.5 million pounds of lead fall from cars' wheel weights, putting children who play outdoors at risk of lead poisoning. Lead wheel weights are finger-sized pieces of pure lead attached to vehicle tire rims to help balance wheels and ensure a smooth ride. A typical vehicle will have up to a half pound of lead attached to its tire rims. - Read More
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Mining produced lots of toxic waste in US
In 2001, mining for new metal in the US produced 1300 T of toxic waste including arsenic, lead and mercury
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Topics : Pollutions