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Coverage of Flatwater Free Press in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 15 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: Apr 16 · 09:00 UTC
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Superfund sitetopic2U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Omaha, Nebraskaplace1ProPublicaorganization1Cassandra Garibayperson1Chris Bowlingperson1Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorganization1Omahaplace1Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)organization1Nebraskaplace1Belinda Danielsperson1American Academy of Pediatricsorganization1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)organization1
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  • HEALTHApr 16 · 09:00 UTCPROPUBLICA
    What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha, Nebraska

    A lead smelter and factories in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, contaminated soil for over a century, leading to lead poisoning risks. The EPA and Omaha have attempted cleanup efforts, but in 2019, the EPA acknowledged its plan may be insufficient, prompting a reevaluation. Journalists from ProPublica and Flatwater Free Press tested over 600 yards, revealing public unawareness of the Superfund site's risks.

  • HEALTHApr 15 · 09:00 UTCPROPUBLICA
    Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.

    Omaha, Nebraska, faces significant lead contamination due to a Superfund site, yet most children aren't tested for lead. A lack of universal testing laws in Nebraska contrasts with 13 other states that require lead screening for all kindergarten-aged children, leading to missed cases of elevated lead levels.

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