Toxic Legacy, Ep. 3: The Whisper and Scream
Nov 05, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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Episode description
A toddler in Leeds died from lead poisoning. Laura Hughes speaks to doctors in the UK to learn what must be done to prevent it from happening again. She learns that truly addressing the problem will be a massive undertaking. It would require a complete overhaul of the housing, environmental and food standards systems. But first, we need to find out where the lead is.
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