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Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods.
Children are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure, which can lead to developmental delays, difficulty learning and behavioral issues.
Researchers hypothesize that lead from the cables is being leached by rain slowly over time, accumulating in the soil and vegetation including moss below.
Shiel has developed a website with a map that shows the age of different neighborhoods across the city.
The most common source of lead poisoning in the U.S. is household dust and soil containing lead from lead-based paints.
Shiel emphasized that other sources of lead should not be overlooked.
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