Lead chromate is a pigment which is highly toxic, has safe alternatives, and yet continues to be used in many countries. Scandalously, it's accession to the Rotterdam convention (which regulates trade in hazardous chemicals) is being blocked by a bureaucratic tangle.
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I wrote a short blog on what I think is the most important point to be taken from effective altruism. May be preaching to the converted on here :)
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Many exports go to countries where high lead levels have been found in household paints and toys. Given these highly hazardous applications, we estimate that the volume of these exports is sufficient to expose hundreds of thousands of individuals to high lead levels.
In a new paper, we show continuing exports of lead paint pigment from countries including the US, Canada, the UK, and Spain, despite these countries placing strong restrictions (even bans in UK/EU) on its use in their own territories.
Rich Countries Are Exporting Thousands of Tons of Toxic Paint Pigment to Poor Countries
New data from @rorytodd98.bsky.social @rachelbonnifield.bsky.social @cgdev.org and me.
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how can it have such a large role in overall divergence if it makes up such a small proportion of GVA?
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@hannahritchie.bsky.social just want to say that I found 'Not the End of the World' absolutely brilliant - gifted couple of copies for Christmas
