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Untold: Power for SaleAuthor: Financial Times
The Financial Times Laura Hughes has uncovered a lead poisoning epidemic across the UK. Lead is leaching into the environment and lurking in our homes - but most people dont know theyve been exposed until they get sick. In this series, Laura hears the victims stories and finds a government that has failed to protect public health. After years of investigating, she has discovered that even officials do not know how big the problem really is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Documentary, News, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Toxic Legacy, Ep. 3: The Whisper and Scream
Episode 3
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025
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. Learn more about Untold: Toxic Legacy.For more information on how to live safely with lead, please visit the LEAPP Alliance website.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
