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• Lead in paint

  Exposure to lead, even at low levels, can cause a wide range of problems; in extreme cases it can cause encephalopathy, coma or death. read more on 'Lead in paint' ...

• Precast concrete pavement lights

  Used to allow light to basement areas, pavement lights first appeared in London in the late 1880s in the form of cast iron frames glazed with cut squares of glass. We look at the history and use of these ubiquitous units. read more on 'Precast concrete pavement lights' ...

• Timber certification

  The last decade of the 20th century saw the introduction of forest certification schemes, with two main objectives: the encouragement of good forest management and the maintenance of biodiversity. read more on 'Timber certification' ...

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