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Urban Indian private schools at risk from toxic lead sites

Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • New Delhi has more than 90% of its private schools located near a site contaminated with lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and/or pesticides.

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  • The Hindu

    The article highlights the surprising reversal of pollution exposure patterns in LMICs, where urban schools, particularly private ones in India, face higher risks due to unregulated industrial practices like lead-acid battery recycling.

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