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

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

For decades, most gas sold in the U.S. contained a lead additive. Historian Bill Kovarik sees this anniversary as a time to reflect on the role of public health advocates and environmental journalists in preventing profit-driven tragedy.