Tag: New York Times

From Weapons to Wounds: The Toxic Legacy of World War II’s Strategic Metals Behind Every Bullet, Tank, and Bomber (June 28, 2026)

June 28, 2026

Design inspired by a historical NARA photo of Camp Edwards in Cape Cod, Massachusetts (National Archives and Record Administration)Editor’s Note: This would never fly today on a fragile ecosystem like Cape Cod. Introduction: When most people think about World War II, they picture tanks, fighter aircraft, battleships, and the soldiers who operated them. Far fewer … More From Weapons to Wounds: The Toxic Legacy of World War II’s Strategic Metals Behind Every Bullet, Tank, and Bomber (June 28, 2026)

New York Times: The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. (April 3, 2019)

April 3, 2019

The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. By Patricia Kime for the New York Times (April 3, 2019) “…In 2005, Hopkins began experiencing wild swings in blood pressure. And he had other symptoms: crippling nausea, constant dizziness, a skyrocketing heart rate. He was given a diagnosis … More New York Times: The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. (April 3, 2019)