What bounced back were readings showing toxic levels of lead, mainly from paint used to coat play-park equipment. Lead can remain in the body for 30 years and its toxicity affects bodily systems including the kidneys. So it would be great to find out why, or how, local authorities are commissioning play equipment that is still using lead paint. The big picture: Wildscreen’s eco exhibitionFacebook Twitter Pinterest No monkey business: a memorable image from Wildscreen 2016. Wildscreen will be the UK’s first fully recyclable outdoor photography display, a lesson to exhibitors the world over (wildscreen.org).

Source: The Guardian October 09, 2016 04:52 UTC