Pure Earth
@pureearthnow.bsky.social
Pure Earth is a global nonprofit organization devoted to solving pollution in low and middle-income countries, saving lives, and protecting the 🌎
Pure Earth’s 2024-2025 Annual Report is here.
Explore our impact, read stories from our work solving pollution in low- and middle-income countries, and learn more about the successes made possible by our global community.
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Explore our impact, read stories from our work solving pollution in low- and middle-income countries, and learn more about the successes made possible by our global community.
Check it out now:
www.pureearth.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Pure Earth’s 2024-2025 Annual Report is here.
Explore our impact, read stories from our work solving pollution in low- and middle-income countries, and learn more about the successes made possible by our global community.
Check it out now:
Explore our impact, read stories from our work solving pollution in low- and middle-income countries, and learn more about the successes made possible by our global community.
Check it out now:
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Automakers celebrate their efforts to source materials ethically, but most of them ignore lead — even though some of the lead in conventional car batteries comes from recycling plants in developing countries that spew poisonous smoke into the air.
The auto industry was warned: Battery recycling was poisoning people
Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry.
www.theexamination.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Automakers celebrate their efforts to source materials ethically, but most of them ignore lead — even though some of the lead in conventional car batteries comes from recycling plants in developing countries that spew poisonous smoke into the air.
Must-read article: New reporting from The Examination uncovers how the battery-recycling industry has fueled the lead poisoning crisis in Africa.
7 out of ten people tested living near battery-recycling factories in Ogijo, Nigeria, had harmful levels of lead, including half of the children tested.
7 out of ten people tested living near battery-recycling factories in Ogijo, Nigeria, had harmful levels of lead, including half of the children tested.
Recycling lead for U.S. car batteries is poisoning people
We documented the toxic fallout of a green technology.
www.theexamination.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Must-read article: New reporting from The Examination uncovers how the battery-recycling industry has fueled the lead poisoning crisis in Africa.
7 out of ten people tested living near battery-recycling factories in Ogijo, Nigeria, had harmful levels of lead, including half of the children tested.
7 out of ten people tested living near battery-recycling factories in Ogijo, Nigeria, had harmful levels of lead, including half of the children tested.
A new audio story from The World highlights Pure Earth’s efforts to reduce mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
France Cabanillas, Project Coordinator at Pure Earth Peru, discusses our interventions in Madre de Dios, Peru, helping miners switch to sustainable technologies.
France Cabanillas, Project Coordinator at Pure Earth Peru, discusses our interventions in Madre de Dios, Peru, helping miners switch to sustainable technologies.
Peru tries to end the toxic use of mercury in gold mining - The World from PRX
DW reporter Kathleen Schuster investigates projects in Peru that aim to reduce mercury pollution in small-scale gold mining.
theworld.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A new audio story from The World highlights Pure Earth’s efforts to reduce mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
France Cabanillas, Project Coordinator at Pure Earth Peru, discusses our interventions in Madre de Dios, Peru, helping miners switch to sustainable technologies.
France Cabanillas, Project Coordinator at Pure Earth Peru, discusses our interventions in Madre de Dios, Peru, helping miners switch to sustainable technologies.
Pure Earth Philippines celebrated the country's first city-led blood lead surveillance program in Valenzuela City during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025.
Watch to learn more about this achievement:
Watch to learn more about this achievement:
Celebrating the Philippines' First City-Led Lead Surveillance Program in Valenzuela
YouTube video by Pure Earth
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November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Pure Earth Philippines celebrated the country's first city-led blood lead surveillance program in Valenzuela City during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025.
Watch to learn more about this achievement:
Watch to learn more about this achievement:
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1 in 3 children, that's 800 million, have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. With @pureearthnow.bsky.social Takeda Pharmaceuticals & Health Ministries in 5 countries, we’re building systems to detect & prevent lead exposure. Watch how countries are taking action www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4OS...
October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
1 in 3 children, that's 800 million, have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. With @pureearthnow.bsky.social Takeda Pharmaceuticals & Health Ministries in 5 countries, we’re building systems to detect & prevent lead exposure. Watch how countries are taking action www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4OS...
Pure Earth was featured in a new article from the Observer, highlighting the human and environmental toll of mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).
Read the full article here:
Read the full article here:
The Hidden Cost of Gold: Miners, Mercury and a Path to Sustainability
Olga González, a gemologist and communications strategist, examines the urgent global challenge of mercury pollution in artisanal gold mining. González highlights how mercury-free extraction method…
observer.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Pure Earth was featured in a new article from the Observer, highlighting the human and environmental toll of mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).
Read the full article here:
Read the full article here:
This International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Pure Earth stands with WHO and global partners to affirm there is no safe level of lead exposure.
Join us to end lead poisoning.
www.who.int/campaigns/in...
#NoSafeLevel #ILPPW2025 #SolveLeadPollution2025
Join us to end lead poisoning.
www.who.int/campaigns/in...
#NoSafeLevel #ILPPW2025 #SolveLeadPollution2025
October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Pure Earth stands with WHO and global partners to affirm there is no safe level of lead exposure.
Join us to end lead poisoning.
www.who.int/campaigns/in...
#NoSafeLevel #ILPPW2025 #SolveLeadPollution2025
Join us to end lead poisoning.
www.who.int/campaigns/in...
#NoSafeLevel #ILPPW2025 #SolveLeadPollution2025
This week is International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of the health impacts of lead exposure.
Follow along as we share research, project updates, and highlights from our work targeting pollution around the world.
#NoSafeLevel #SolveLeadPollution2025
Follow along as we share research, project updates, and highlights from our work targeting pollution around the world.
#NoSafeLevel #SolveLeadPollution2025
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This week is International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of the health impacts of lead exposure.
Follow along as we share research, project updates, and highlights from our work targeting pollution around the world.
#NoSafeLevel #SolveLeadPollution2025
Follow along as we share research, project updates, and highlights from our work targeting pollution around the world.
#NoSafeLevel #SolveLeadPollution2025
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Last online event of the week ahead of #MinamataCOP6:
📍 16h30-17h30 CEST: Evaluating Mercury’s Impact on the Food Chain Across Six Mining Regions in Ghana
(organized by @pureearthnow.bsky.social)
We will post presentations & videos here: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
#MakeMercuryHistory
📍 16h30-17h30 CEST: Evaluating Mercury’s Impact on the Food Chain Across Six Mining Regions in Ghana
(organized by @pureearthnow.bsky.social)
We will post presentations & videos here: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
#MakeMercuryHistory
October 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Last online event of the week ahead of #MinamataCOP6:
📍 16h30-17h30 CEST: Evaluating Mercury’s Impact on the Food Chain Across Six Mining Regions in Ghana
(organized by @pureearthnow.bsky.social)
We will post presentations & videos here: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
#MakeMercuryHistory
📍 16h30-17h30 CEST: Evaluating Mercury’s Impact on the Food Chain Across Six Mining Regions in Ghana
(organized by @pureearthnow.bsky.social)
We will post presentations & videos here: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
#MakeMercuryHistory
New research from Pure Earth finds that traditional curing methods for lead-glazed ceramics in Mexico don’t stop lead from leaching into food—and may even make it more available, increasing health risks.
Access the study here: www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/13...
Access the study here: www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/13...
September 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
New research from Pure Earth finds that traditional curing methods for lead-glazed ceramics in Mexico don’t stop lead from leaching into food—and may even make it more available, increasing health risks.
Access the study here: www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/13...
Access the study here: www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/13...
For years, mercury has been used to extract gold in mining communities in Ghana, causing disastrous health effects for the miners and surrounding communities.
Powerful reporting from Reuters covers Pure Earth Ghana's new report on the consequences of the illegal gold mining industry in Ghana.
Powerful reporting from Reuters covers Pure Earth Ghana's new report on the consequences of the illegal gold mining industry in Ghana.
Study warns Ghana communities face hazardous mercury levels linked to mining
A new report highlights the hazardous consequences of the illegal gold mining industry in Ghana and its links to toxic pollution from mercury and arsenic. Surging gold bullion prices have contributed to rapid growth in the poorly regulated artisanal mining sector. Caroline Malone reports.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
For years, mercury has been used to extract gold in mining communities in Ghana, causing disastrous health effects for the miners and surrounding communities.
Powerful reporting from Reuters covers Pure Earth Ghana's new report on the consequences of the illegal gold mining industry in Ghana.
Powerful reporting from Reuters covers Pure Earth Ghana's new report on the consequences of the illegal gold mining industry in Ghana.
Today, Pure Earth staff attended a critical convening of anti-pollution experts at the 2025 UN General Assembly. #UNGA80
As part of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, this high-level event brought together global leaders to accelerate action and investment to end childhood lead exposure.
As part of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, this high-level event brought together global leaders to accelerate action and investment to end childhood lead exposure.
September 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today, Pure Earth staff attended a critical convening of anti-pollution experts at the 2025 UN General Assembly. #UNGA80
As part of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, this high-level event brought together global leaders to accelerate action and investment to end childhood lead exposure.
As part of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, this high-level event brought together global leaders to accelerate action and investment to end childhood lead exposure.
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At #UNGA, we co-hosted an event with @pureearthnow.bsky.social focused on advancing a lead-free future.
Dan Kass, our Senior Vice President of Environmental, Climate and Urban Health, highlighted the devastating impact of lead exposure on children and communities.
Dan Kass, our Senior Vice President of Environmental, Climate and Urban Health, highlighted the devastating impact of lead exposure on children and communities.
September 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
At #UNGA, we co-hosted an event with @pureearthnow.bsky.social focused on advancing a lead-free future.
Dan Kass, our Senior Vice President of Environmental, Climate and Urban Health, highlighted the devastating impact of lead exposure on children and communities.
Dan Kass, our Senior Vice President of Environmental, Climate and Urban Health, highlighted the devastating impact of lead exposure on children and communities.
We're excited to share that Pure Earth launched an Opportunity Fund to support short-term projects targeting lead poisoning in low- and middle-income countries.
Grants ranging from USD $10,000-$100,000 will be awarded for selected projects.
Apply & learn more: www.pureearth.org/opportunity-...
Grants ranging from USD $10,000-$100,000 will be awarded for selected projects.
Apply & learn more: www.pureearth.org/opportunity-...
Pure Earth Opportunity Fund - Pure Earth
Pure Earth is a nonprofit environmental health organization committed to solving the global pollution crisis with practical, evidence-based solutions. We work to reduce lead and mercury exposure in lo...
www.pureearth.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We're excited to share that Pure Earth launched an Opportunity Fund to support short-term projects targeting lead poisoning in low- and middle-income countries.
Grants ranging from USD $10,000-$100,000 will be awarded for selected projects.
Apply & learn more: www.pureearth.org/opportunity-...
Grants ranging from USD $10,000-$100,000 will be awarded for selected projects.
Apply & learn more: www.pureearth.org/opportunity-...
A new law has been passed in California requiring that prenatal multivitamins must be tested for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, with the results disclosed on the brand’s website.
Read Unleaded Kids' analysis of the new legislation to learn more:
Read Unleaded Kids' analysis of the new legislation to learn more:
Lead in Prenatal Multivitamins: California’s Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Testing and Disclosure - www.unleadedkids.org
Unleaded Kids is proud to have co-sponsored protective prenatal legislation.
unleadedkids.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A new law has been passed in California requiring that prenatal multivitamins must be tested for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, with the results disclosed on the brand’s website.
Read Unleaded Kids' analysis of the new legislation to learn more:
Read Unleaded Kids' analysis of the new legislation to learn more:
This week, Pure Earth Ghana and the All-Africa Students Union (AASU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance a shared vision for a cleaner, healthier Africa.
Read more:
Read more:
PURE EARTH GH PARTNERS WITH ALL- AFRICA STUDENTS UNION TO COMBAT TOXIC POLLUTION IN AFRICA. - Pure Earth
In Accra, Ghana, a new chapter of collaboration was launched as the All-Africa Students Union (AASU) and Pure Earth Ghana formalized their partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This week, Pure Earth Ghana and the All-Africa Students Union (AASU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance a shared vision for a cleaner, healthier Africa.
Read more:
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Pure Earth welcomes Dr. Richard Reithinger as our new VP of Programs! A global public health leader with 25+ years of experience, Richard will guide our work protecting children and communities from toxic pollution.
Read more: www.pureearth.org/pure-earth-a...
Read more: www.pureearth.org/pure-earth-a...
September 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Pure Earth welcomes Dr. Richard Reithinger as our new VP of Programs! A global public health leader with 25+ years of experience, Richard will guide our work protecting children and communities from toxic pollution.
Read more: www.pureearth.org/pure-earth-a...
Read more: www.pureearth.org/pure-earth-a...
Why do we focus on children?
Pure Earth's global interventions for lead poisoning focus primarily on preventing exposures, with many interventions designed specifically to protect children. 🧵 (1/4)
Pure Earth's global interventions for lead poisoning focus primarily on preventing exposures, with many interventions designed specifically to protect children. 🧵 (1/4)
September 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Why do we focus on children?
Pure Earth's global interventions for lead poisoning focus primarily on preventing exposures, with many interventions designed specifically to protect children. 🧵 (1/4)
Pure Earth's global interventions for lead poisoning focus primarily on preventing exposures, with many interventions designed specifically to protect children. 🧵 (1/4)
Pure Earth Colombia has officially joined the PAS Alliance, a multi-stakeholder platform that works for water protection, biodiversity, and sustainable territories.
Learn more from the Pollution Blog:
Learn more from the Pollution Blog:
Pure Earth Colombia joins the PAS Alliance to strengthen water protection and land restoration in Santander - Pure Earth
By bringing global expertise and local commitment, Pure Earth empowers the PAS Alliance to build healthier ecosystems and more resilient communities in Colombia.
www.pureearth.org
September 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Pure Earth Colombia has officially joined the PAS Alliance, a multi-stakeholder platform that works for water protection, biodiversity, and sustainable territories.
Learn more from the Pollution Blog:
Learn more from the Pollution Blog:
Launched this year, Pure Earth’s Innovation Lab is our think-tank. The Lab works on exposure, impact, and mitigation solutions for toxins. We identify key knowledge gaps and design and implement research projects to increase our understanding of lead and other toxins.
Learn more:
Learn more:
Innovation Lab - Pure Earth
Pure Earth's Innovation Lab aims to address toxic health problems by identifying key knowledge gaps and unlock cost-effective, scalable solutions.
www.pureearth.org
September 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Launched this year, Pure Earth’s Innovation Lab is our think-tank. The Lab works on exposure, impact, and mitigation solutions for toxins. We identify key knowledge gaps and design and implement research projects to increase our understanding of lead and other toxins.
Learn more:
Learn more:
From the Pollution Blog: Read about Pure Earth Peru’s latest project establishing a technical support group to support women miners in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Support Group for Women Leaders in Responsible Alluvial Mining Formed in Madre de Dios - Pure Earth
The alliance will provide technical assistance, training, and market opportunities to strengthen mercury-free alluvial mining.
www.pureearth.org
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
From the Pollution Blog: Read about Pure Earth Peru’s latest project establishing a technical support group to support women miners in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Lead contamination has left a measurable record across history—from tree rings showing poisoned forests, to ice cores documenting Roman smelting, the Black Death, and the Industrial Revolution.
Read about lead contamination throughout history:
Read about lead contamination throughout history:
The Chronicles of Lead Toxicity
A History Cast in Fire, Frozen in Ice
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August 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Lead contamination has left a measurable record across history—from tree rings showing poisoned forests, to ice cores documenting Roman smelting, the Black Death, and the Industrial Revolution.
Read about lead contamination throughout history:
Read about lead contamination throughout history:
A new study from UC Davis has found that vapes and e-cigarettes are just as bad, if not worse, than traditional cigarettes when it comes to exposures to lead and other toxic heavy metals.
Read Pure Earth’s latest blog to explore what this means for public health and global lead prevention:
Read Pure Earth’s latest blog to explore what this means for public health and global lead prevention:
Vaping Lead - Are vapes reversing gains in lead safety? - Pure Earth
A new study that has confirmed that vapes and e-cigarettes are just as bad, if not worse, than traditional cigarettes when it comes to exposures to lead and other toxic heavy metals.
www.pureearth.org
August 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A new study from UC Davis has found that vapes and e-cigarettes are just as bad, if not worse, than traditional cigarettes when it comes to exposures to lead and other toxic heavy metals.
Read Pure Earth’s latest blog to explore what this means for public health and global lead prevention:
Read Pure Earth’s latest blog to explore what this means for public health and global lead prevention:
Pure Earth is proud to celebrate the inauguration of a mercury-free, clean gold extraction plant in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Victoria Condori, of the Women Miners' Network of Madre de Dios, created the plant to support the use of sustainable, mercury-free mining technologies.
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Victoria Condori, of the Women Miners' Network of Madre de Dios, created the plant to support the use of sustainable, mercury-free mining technologies.
Read the full story:
Inauguration of the Clean Gold Extraction Plant at the Saltur VI Mining Concession, Madre de Dios, Peru - Pure Earth
With the support of Pure Earth Peru, the Women ASM Network in Madre de Dios inaugurates a clean gold plant led by Victoria Condori.
www.pureearth.org
August 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Pure Earth is proud to celebrate the inauguration of a mercury-free, clean gold extraction plant in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Victoria Condori, of the Women Miners' Network of Madre de Dios, created the plant to support the use of sustainable, mercury-free mining technologies.
Read the full story:
Victoria Condori, of the Women Miners' Network of Madre de Dios, created the plant to support the use of sustainable, mercury-free mining technologies.
Read the full story: