TOXIC EXPOSURE

Jun 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Money and health: a $150 million deal after years of poison claims

In 2005, families living near a smelter in Peru noticed something was wrong. Kids who played outside came home with stomach aches. Teachers saw students struggling to focus in class. The area had higher rates of anemia and slower growth in children than nearby towns. Over time, residents connected t

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