December 5, 2022
CleanEarth4Kids.org calls for the immediate stop of the sale and use of leaded aviation fuel.
Lead is a neurotoxin that accumulates over time. There is no safe level of exposure to leadaccording to theWorld Health Organization,Centersfor Disease Controland theAmericanAcademy of Pediatrics.
Lead isespecially toxicto children and unborn babies.It damages kids' brains and nervoussystems, lowers IQ, causes behavior problems and is linked tohigher rates of suspension anddetentionalong withlower reading and math test scores.
Aircraft from the Long Beach airportdump over 1,500pounds of leadon homes, children,schools, playgrounds, parks, and daycares every year. There are over 25 schools anddaycares within 2 miles of the airport! Please stop the sale of leaded fuel immediately to protect the children of Long Beach takeimmediate action and stop the sale of leaded fuel now! For more information on the dangers of lead, please go to theTeam 5: Get The Lead Outpageon our website.
Thank you from CleanEarth4Kids.org.
Thank you,
Suzanne HumeEducational Director and [email protected](760) 518-2776CleanEarth4Kids.org