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A century of tragedy: How the car and gas industry knew about the health risks of leaded fuel but sold it for 100 years anyway

  • Written by Bill Kovarik, Professor of Communication, Radford University
A century of tragedy: How the car and gas industry knew about the health risks of leaded fuel but sold it for 100 years anywayFor decades, most gas sold in the U.S. contained a lead additive. Per Magnus Persson via Getty Images

On the frosty morning of Dec. 9, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio, researchers at a General Motors lab poured a new fuel blend into one of their test engines. Immediately, the engine began running more quietly and putting out more power.

The new fuel was...

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