New Jersey Advocates Call for Action to Prevent Lead Poisoning

In a new report, advocates are offering an action plan to protect New Jersey’s children, especially those in low-income communities, from the dangerous hazards of lead poisoning and exposure. The tough part? It’ll take at least a decade, and a whole lot of money.

“We’re talking about a $1.1 billion problem to address lead hazards as estimated by the targeted housing,” said Ruth Ann Norton, president and CEO of Green & Healthy Homes Initiative.

Read the full article in NJTV News Online.