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“A comprehensive study has confirmed that
the phase out of leaded petrol contributes US$2.4 trillion (4% global GDP) to
the global economy; this monetary saving is calculated by measuring social
benefits such as heightened IQ levels and reduced criminality, as well as
health savings from afflictions such as cardiovascular disease. This global
effort to end the use of leaded petrol also translates to 1.2 million fewer
deaths per year.” [Reference: http://www.unep.org/transport/PCFV/news/hatfield.asp
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