Chicago Has Hundreds of Thousands of Toxic Lead Pipes—and Millions of Unspent Dollars to Replace Them
20 Oct
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Chicago Has Hundreds of Thousands of Toxic Lead Pipes—and Millions of Unspent Dollars to Replace Them

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This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. CHICAGO—No U.S. city has more toxic lead pipes pumping water into people’s homes. And millions of federal and city dollars earmarked to replace them remain unused, a city official said Monday, at the same time that the city is struggling to keep up with deadlines to warn people of the risks. Replacements of Chicago’s more than 412,000 confirmed and suspected lead service lines are lagging. The city doesn’t anticipate replacing all its pipes until 2076, some 30 years after a federal deadline. Lead plumbing can leach the toxic metal into drinking water, causing brain damage, developmental delays and other harms. Water department officials say they can’t afford to move as quickly as federal deadlines require, but Department...
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Hundreds of UK workers asked to move to Australia
20 Oct
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Hundreds of UK workers asked to move to Australia

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Southern Australia is on a major recruitment drive and looking to attract those working in various industries, including healthcare, education, and construction 22:28, free, Sep 26, 2025 Updated: 22:54, free, Sep 26, 2025 Hundreds of Brits are being enticed to Australia to work in in-demand professions (Image: Getty Images)Hundreds of skilled UK workers are being enticed to relocate to South Australia to fill roles in key sectors. The state is on a significant recruitment mission, targeting professionals from various industries such as healthcare, education, construction, engineering, and public services. This campaign forms part of the Move to South Australia UK Roadshow, where skilled workers and professionals are invited to explore career and lifestyle opportunities with representatives from key sectors, aiming to address a severe skills shortage. The events will take place in Birmingham,...
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