A routine medical checkup for a Trenton toddler uncovered dangerous lead levels. A mother struggled to navigate home inspections and health risks—and then made a hard choice.By Anna MattsonTRENTON, N.J.—Amber DeLoney-Stewart brought her 2-year-old, Valencia, to the doctor’s office for an annual checkup in early September. Valencia was a happy girl with round cheeks, and the appointment was a routine physical exam, with vaccinations and some bloodwork. But the lab result proved to be anything but routine.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: January 13, 2026 12:51 AM
Atmospheric CO₂
428.7 ppm
+18.1
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1940.59 ppb
+-0.24
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year