Modern day construction hasn’t solved the problem of toxic housing. On top of old school irritants like mold, lead and asbestos, some new homes and apartments could contain enough formaldehyde to cause significant lung damage over time. Efforts are underway to better educate the public about the dangers and help remove the toxins, including a large-scale effort to replace lead water pipes.
Interview guests: Author and UCLA researcher Nick Shapiro; Managing Attorney Midwest Office Earthjustice Debbie Chizewer; Director of Hamilton County Environmental Health Jeremy Hessel; Lead Program Manager, Greater Cincinnati Water Works Kevin Kappers; Director Whole Home Innovation Center, People Working Cooperatively Aaron Grant; Senior Program Officer for LISC LaChé Roach; Repair Coordinator Habitat for Humanity Sylk Johnson; Medical Director, Pediatric Environmental Health and Lead Clinic Dr. Nicholas Newman.
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