Lead: The Criminal Element

Virginia Prescott — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:33:15 +0000

Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker has tracked trending scientific evidence that suggests leaded gasoline was the primary catalyst for national fluctuations violent crime, IQ, and ADHD.

Lead Sinkers Bill Heads to the House

Sam Evans-Brown — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:37:15 +0000

For some Granite Staters the loon represents the state in a very emotional way, and supporters of the bird were out in force on Tuesday, defending a bill that would ban lead fishing gear. The bill was being heard by the House Fish and Game Committee, and attendees over-flowed out the door of a double capacity hearing room.