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Social entrepreneur committed to solving pollution globally. Co-chair of the Lancet Commission on pollution & health, founder of @PureEarthNow, author

Nyack, NY
Joined December 2017
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Today, @USAID and @UNICEF are launching the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. Pure Earth is proud to be among the 50 countries and organizations coming together to move toward a lead-free future for every child. To learn more, tune in live at 2pm ET: youtube.com/live/9Bdi5YU1-LY
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Pure Earth's video 'Transforming Battery Recycling: Protecting Future Generations' premiered today at the launch of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. The video highlights our work in Bangladesh to address lead pollution from ULAB recycling. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=oMNSA6xI…
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Rich Fuller retweeted
USAID and @UNICEF just launched a Partnership for a Lead-Free Future at #UNGA79 – we are surging support & resources to scale up lead mitigation efforts and end childhood lead poisoning by 2040. usaid.gov/news-information/p…
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We're thrilled to announce Grammy award-winning musician and environmental advocate @rickykej will host Pure Earth's 25th Anniversary Benefit on Oct 21 in NYC. Join us in celebrating this year's honorees @TakedaPharma and @PureEarthFuller. 🎉 Learn more: give.pureearth.org/event/202…
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There need to have a minimum operation standard for battery recycling in India, Battery Waste Management Rule, 2022 should include that @ARBatteriesLtd @GravitaIndiaLtd @tatatrusts @MahindraElctrc @moefcc @MoHFW_INDIA @OfficeOf_MM @PMOIndia @CPCB_OFFICIAL #Health #OnCNBCTV18
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This week, @teriin and Pure Earth hosted a seminar “Understanding Lead Poisoning Prevalence in India”. The media is recognizing the importance of addressing lead poisoning, with over 80 articles covering the event. Watch the full seminar: bit.ly/3S1SliK
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After Stranger Things, Modine fans can look forward to hearing how he will help to increase attention and action to tackle the pollution crisis! Pure Earth supporters are everything. Thank you @MatthewModine for caring. #StrangerThings4 #SolvePollution #PollutionKnowsNoBorders
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Rich Fuller retweeted
New @TheLancet @GAHP_Global @PureEarthNow report finds that lead kills 900,000 people each year. That’s more than HIV. eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
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The study authors came up with eight recommendations to reduce pollution deaths... "We absolutely know how to solve each one of those problems... What's missing is political will." -- Richard Fuller, CEO Pure Earth and lead author of study. cbsnews.com/news/global-poll…
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The cocktail of chemical #pollution that pervades the planet has passed the safe limit for the stability of global ecosystems upon which humanity. @GAHP_Global launches today a new report at @TheLancetPlanet. The time to act is now.theguardian.com/environment/…
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"We're sitting in the stew pot and slowly burning," said Richard Fuller, a study co-author and head of the global nonprofit Pure Earth. But unlike climate change, malaria, or HIV, "we haven't given (environmental pollution) much focus." Thanks @GloriaDickie for this.
Pollution killing 9 million people a year, Africa hardest hit - study reuters.com/business/environ…
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"We haven't been yelling from the top of the streets, saying, 'Look at this!' loud enough,'" said Richard Fuller, the report's lead author and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Pure Earth... Thanks @ariabendix nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
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Leading up to #ILPPW2021, Elsie Appeadu, Ghana Country Director, has been visiting hospitals and schools to raise awareness of the health impacts from lead exposure. #leadsolution #solvepollution (1/2)
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The Protecting Every Child's Potential (PECP) initiative, co-founded with @UNICEF and @ClariosGlobal, creates awareness of the effect of lead exposure on children's long-term health & development. (1/2)
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Informal used lead-acid battery recycling is a significant source of lead poisoning globally. This dangerous process releases lead dust and particles into neighborhoods, contaminating nearby schools, playgrounds, and homes. (1/2) #leadsolution #ILPPW2021
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.@BarroAprobado, a project of @PureEarthMexico, is committed to ending lead poisoning by transforming the artisanal pottery sector to adopt lead-free glazes. #ILPPW #LeadSolution #SolvePollution @gracielamontano youtu.be/kbbNmos_2P4
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The Protecting Every Child's Potential (PECP) initiative, co-founded with @UNICEF and @ClariosGlobal, creates awareness of the effect of lead exposure on children's long-term health & development.(1/2)
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It's time to put #LeadPollution on the map. Learn how many children in your country are affected by lead with this interactive map. Let explore---> lead.pollution.org/ #solvepollution #leadsolution #ILPPW2021 @UNEP @ChemandWaste @WHO @EPA @EPAallnations
We are pleased to announce that @givewell recommended an $8 million incubation grant to expand our work addressing #LeadPoisoning in low-and middle-income countries. (1/3)
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GAHP is excited to announce that it has joined the Protecting Every Child’s Potential initiative. We look forward to working alongside @PureEarthNow @ClariosGlobal @UNICEF @VitalStrat to prevent children’s exposure to lead. Learn more about PECP: bit.ly/3pmRhLE
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