No Safe Level: Lead, Industry Influence, and What We Can Do

No Safe Level: Lead, Industry Influence, and What We Can Do

Author: Sierra Club Canada January 8, 2026 Duration: 46:07
Melody Li speaks with Dr. Bruce Lanphear, a physician and public health scientist whose research has reshaped how we understand the health effects of low-level chemicals such as lead, air pollution, fluoride, and pesticides. For more than three decades, his work has shown that small exposures can have large, lasting effects on children’s development and population health, and has helped drive prevention-focused policy around the world. In this episode, they take a deep dive into the hid...

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