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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Proof That Banning Leaded Gas Worked

from Cool Science Radio · host Scott Greenberg, Lynn Ware Peek

In this episode, University of Utah geologist Thure Cerling discusses research showing that lead exposure has dropped dramatically over the past century — and the proof is preserved in human hair.

In this episode, University of Utah geologist Thure Cerling discusses research showing that lead exposure has dropped dramatically over the past century — and the proof is preserved in human hair.

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In this episode, University of Utah geologist Thure Cerling discusses research showing that lead exposure has dropped dramatically over the past century — and the proof is preserved in human hair.

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