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Toxic City Infographic

Posted by Cindy Perez-Nieto in Environmental Science · Aziz · C on
This week we read an article about lead poisoning in Philadelphia, and I was very shaken by what I read. Philadelphia has a high poverty rate and the highest lead poisoning percentages out of all the cities. Our state does nothing to help these children and families that are being affected. The laws aren't enforced and the landowners are not following procedures. What is the next step? What can we do?
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Toxic Inside Schools

Posted by Sarah Sam in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
Our topic of focus for our infographic was public elementary schools that were tested for lead. After doing research and looking at multiple statistics. I was astounded to find out how some elementary schools tested as high as 9,800 micrograms per/sq feet of lead. The EPA states that it is hazardous for there to be any more than 40 micrograms of lead. This is crucial because children who attend elementary schools who are at least 6 years old are especially vulnerable. 

Lead project

Posted by Donald Rodgers in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
After reading about poising because of how the old buildings I was very intrigued and surprised about how the children are the most affected by the lead posining found today by the chippings and leftovers of these building paints. I was concerned on how we could better it over time looking at our project 
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Toxic City

Posted by Alisha Lane in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
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After reading about lead poisoning in Philadelphia, our group researched how this affected Philadelphia schools. We were able to find that many schools in the are also pose a threat to children's health. Studies show that lead poisoning is most common on black children that live in houses built before the 1950's. It seems to that more poverty stricken and poor neighborhoods are the most affected by poisoning. We also looked at a few cities outside of Pennsylvania, and although they have less people affected than Philly, the demographics are the same. We also found out that only about 10-15 states require lead testing. I was most surprised by this because lead poisoning seems to be a real threat to the youth. It should become a national law for testing in order to prevent so many children from being harmed. If lead paint was banned over 25 years ago, why are we still seeing it in homes? People are being careless and inconsiderate, leading to deficiency a stunt in brain development.  

Toxic City: Germantown

Posted by Labaron Gunter in Environmental Science · Aziz · C on

Toxic City: Infographic

MLA Format: Laker, Barbara, et al. “Philly Ignores Thousands of Kids Poisoned by Lead Paint.” Philly.com, Philly.com, 29 Oct. 2016,

https://www.canva.com/design/DADHeSNTqEI/share?role=EDITOR&token=WE7onL2i0fQ0qBsUeG7x4w&utm_content=DADHeSNTqEI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton

This unit on lead poisoning really surprised me because I never knew are town was filled with so, much lead poisoning levels and knowone was tryingto stop this from affecting our children. It just got me thinking what if I had been exposed to this when I was a kid how would I have become or if this was to happen to my children but, the city needs to do something and fast

Toxic City Infographic

Posted by Jada Reynolds in Environmental Science · Aziz · C on
​Laker, Barbara, et al. “Philly Ignores Thousands of Kids Poisoned by Lead Paint.” Philly.com, Philly.com, 29 Oct. 2016, www.philly.com/philly/news/Philadelphia_ignores_thousands_of_kids_poisoned_by_lead_paint.html.

Infographic: https://www.canva.com/design/DADHeSNTqEI/share?role=EDITOR&token=WE7onL2i0fQ0qBsUeG7x4w&utm_content=DADHeSNTqEI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton

What stood out to me was how this isn't seen as much of a problem in Philadelphia even though it's been around for decades, and people really aren't getting penalized for renting out homes that are riddled with lead paint. I was wondering why other cities are actually doing things to prevent this from happening altogether instead of what we're doing and waiting to search a home that has "too much lead" in it.

Toxic City Info-graphic

Posted by Daniel Baez in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
Something that stood out to me while making this info-graphic and gathering all of the information was how children in average age of around six years old are in danger because of led and from what I read lead taste sweet which means that children would consume it causing the IQ to lower harming them and their health. Something that I am still wondering after finishing this info-graphic is about lead poison awareness and what will happen if the lead poison crisis in Philadelphia is still ignored on a national scale will the numbers of lead poisoning continue to rise or will we be immune to lead by then.


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Our Toxic City

Posted by Bahiyah Corbin in Environmental Science · Aziz · C on
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I was very surprised that not only is lead poisoning effecting many kids but it is also still being spread when construction work is done. I wonder what major issue will need to happen for people to notice the serious problems that lead poisoning causes.

Our School is Toxic (what a surprise)

Posted by Lamier Howard in Environmental Science · Aziz · C on

So my group and I decided to look at the lead levels of around our school and we saw that it was 11 which if inside a human would be really high. I want to say I’m surprised that the lead levels were high like that but to be completely honest, I can’t be. What I am wondering is how can we reduce the lead not only in our school but also in the area where our school is at?

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Toxic City: Infographic

Posted by Jadaline Torres in Environmental Science · Aziz · C on
​When learning about the lead poisoning that has been occurring in Philadelphia, I was very surprised at what I read. Philadelphia has the high poverty rate and the highest lead poisoning percentages in Philadelphia neighborhoods. I was also shocked at the fact that the lead paints being chipped from old buildings/schools, has a sweet taste to children. In conclusion to what I had read and to this mini project, I still wonder why and how these percentages are still so high without no attention/intentions of lowering them.

Check out our mini project here: https://www.canva.com/design/DADHeV3qpKo/view

Toxic City - Philadelphia

Posted by Alexander Delgado in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
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In our project, Toxic City, we learned that most houses in Philadelphia have one problem in common. That being that they were built before the lead paint ban of 1978, this means that almost all of the houses that haven’t been renovated, re-built or destroyed, still have lead paint in the walls. A really bad hazard that is accessible to people who live in the house and most vulnerable of all, children. Because it is a hazard, we consider it an environmental injustice and a basic crime for threatening the lives of those who live in said house that contains lead paint. Environmental justice is the equal treatment between people and the environment. How we manage, develop, implement and maintain laws and policies between both nature and humans. An environmental just society would look like a greener and more sustainable place. One full of ways to achieve sustainability and one that does not harm the environment as much as how we do now in current society. In order to sustain an environment just society we just need to keep ourselves, humans, sustainable, not over do anything, such as waste food, buy products that you will never use, and practically living out of just what you need. Something that stood out to me and that I found surprising was the fact that there are other many cities in the US that are also suffering from lead toxicity apart from Philadelphia. I am also wondering why the US hasn't taken any measures to address this big issue that affects a lot of people? Can't they at least provide some sort of help to those affected?


Info-graphic link:

https://infograph.venngage.com/ps/FOen9I5ECY/toxic-city-philadelphia-infographic 

Google doc link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NkcA_XRKZYV7y-w7WiC-wD2iqaQsoKRj4o8UWRworBY/edit?usp=sharing

Infographic

Posted by Nathan McGill in Environmental Science · Aziz · E on
While doing the info graphic, there were a lot of things that popped out to me. we decided to study Hunting Park and found out some interesting facts. The main thing that stood out to me was the prevention of lead poisoning. You can prevent lead poisoning by replacing any plumbing that contains lead. I feel as though as a city we have to do better for our safety. 
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