Lawmaker seeks ban of toxic fuel at Portland racetrack after Guardian story
by Emma Pattee and Stuart Henigson from on (#6VPWK)
Guardian investigation had revealed gas emissions could be linked to cognitive impairment in children living nearby
An Oregon legislator has moved to ban the use of leaded fuel at a racetrack in Portland following community outcry and a Guardian investigation.
Leaded fuel has been banned for use in regular automobiles for decades, due to the toxic and irreversible impact of lead on the human brain and body as particles are emitted from tailpipes. However, it is still legal to use leaded gasoline in off-road vehicles, such as farm equipment - and racecars.
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