We’ve all been told about the dangers of the element lead, but why is lead toxic and why is it so present in our environment? In this short episode of Giant Leap, Taylor and Joey answer a listener question about the toxicity of lead and explore the promise and peril of heavy metals.

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Release Date: 25/09/2025, 05:00:00