Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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For nearly a century, leaded petrol was used in millions of vehicles around the world.

It helped engines run smoother and became one of the most successful fuel additives in history.

But there was a hidden cost.

Tiny particles of toxic lead were released into the air every time a vehicle was driven, contaminating cities, roads, soil and playgrounds across the globe.

This is the story of how an engineering breakthrough became one of the greatest public health mistakes of the modern age.

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