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Trickle Down Episode 16: Earth's Most Destructive Organism Part 2 (Sample)

Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Robert Kehoe, chief medical consultant of the Ethyl Corporation, defended the safety of leaded gasoline and protected the industry from uncomfortable questions about its dangers. He influenced studies funded by industry and carried out by himself. The podcast explores the invention of leaded gasoline, health hazards, temporary bans, investigations into its effects, and the reintroduction of Tetra Ethel lead in gasoline, addressing lead poisoning and spread of misinformation.
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  • Dr. Robert Kehoe played a significant role in protecting the use of leaded gasoline despite mounting evidence of its harmful effects.
  • The absence of further government studies on the health impact of leaded gasoline allowed industry interests and trade associations to fund research for four decades.

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The Controversial Legacy of Dr. Robert Kehoe

Dr. Robert Kehoe was known as a staunch defender of leaded gasoline, even though evidence was mounting about the harmful effects of lead. His work defending leaded gasoline was so effective that a new wing was named after him at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. However, just two years later, Dr. Kehoe faced uncomfortable questions about the impact of leaded gasoline.

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