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What stood out to me most was that Philadelphia’s lead rates were higher than that of Flint. Though Philadelphia and Flint are both cities populated by minority. Philadelphia seems to have more value. It worries me that laws aren’t enforced for the landlords because if it was a home or a
majority neighborhood these never recieves the help they need. I want to know if change is a discussion for communities or if this was just another article with another story.  

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?

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. 

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