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Category Archives: Environment

A Shower of Toxic Lead and the Mystery of Nine Dead Cows

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Sarita
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I work for Blacksmith Institute, which cleans up toxic pollution around the world. I never imagined sitting in my New York office that an occupational hazard would be to get showered in lead dust. I was on a visit to Continue reading →

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What I Wore in Jaipur… and Why it Matters

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Sarita
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The fabled land of Rajasthan is known, among other things, for its vividly colored clothing. So when the opportunity came to travel for work to Jaipur, I could see myself swathed in layers of gossamer cotton in eye-popping blues, magentas, Continue reading →

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An Undesirable Export from India

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sarita
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Recently, the nonprofit I work with received a letter from a man who said he was writing to us as a “last resort.”  He was asking for help dealing with toxic pollution in his neighborhood in India, half a world Continue reading →

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Tackling India’s Growing Toxic Waste

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Sarita — No Comments ↓

Ever wonder what happened to that old computer you junked or that dead car battery? Chances are they were transported thousands of miles to a developing country where poor people make a living from extracting lead and other metals from Continue reading →

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