In the 1970s, the EPA successfully phased out the use of lead in gasoline, which resulted in:
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Correct answer: A significant drop in blood lead levels in American children
Lead was a major neurotoxin emitted in vehicle exhaust. The EPA’s intervention is considered one of the most successful public health initiatives in history, directly correlating with improved cognitive development in the population.
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