In the 20th Century, the lead industry ignored growing suspicions that the element was toxic and launched a campaign to ensure Americans kept buying lead paint for homes, lead gas for cars and lead plumbing in communities.
“Lead helps guard your health,” a National Lead Co. advertisement declared in National Geographic in 1923 — a year after the League of Nations suggested banning lead indoor paint because of health concerns. But as public and scientific awareness grew, lead companies fought regulations and tried to minimize reports that lead made people ill. READ MORE
“Lead helps guard your health,” a National Lead Co. advertisement declared in National Geographic in 1923 — a year after the League of Nations suggested banning lead indoor paint because of health concerns. But as public and scientific awareness grew, lead companies fought regulations and tried to minimize reports that lead made people ill. READ MORE
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