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09/06/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

The Roman Empire was poisoning its citizens with toxic lead at least two centuries earlier than believed

The ancient Roman plumbing system was a remarkable feat in civil engineering, which paved the way for the provision of fresh water to the urbanites who lived hundreds of kilometers away. Rich members of the society had hot and cold running water, as well as a functioning sewage system to ensure the proper removal of […]

10/25/2016 / By Don Wrightman

Pharma company raised lead poisioning drug to exploit Flint’s water crisis

In Flint Michigan, the tap water residents have been regularly consuming was found to be contaminated with lead. If lead poisoning wasn’t enough of a problem for the area, they now find themselves being taken by corporate greed. Lead poisoned water isn’t specific to Flint however, there is a problem nationwide and the pharmaceutical companies […]

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