Dynamic Geochemistry of Tetraethyl Lead Dust during the 20th Century: Getting the Lead In, Out, and Translational Beyond

Dynamic Geochemistry of Tetraethyl Lead Dust during the 20th Century: Getting the Lead In, Out, and Translational Beyond

This commentary provides a brief overview of policy decisions that permitted getting tetraethyl lead (TEL) into petrol; global geochemical lead-dust deposition evidence; 1975 catalytic converter requirements; concern about habitability of cities; a personal perspective on legacy lead research that a...

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Main Author: Howard W. Mielke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
catalytic converter
children’s lead exposure
geochemical lead imbalance
lead-dust contamination
legacy lead
rapid phasedown
tetraethyl lead (TEL)
urban environments
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/5/860

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