Portland International Raceway's Lethal Pollution
Because of its toxicity, the sale of leaded gasoline in passenger cars was banned by the EPA in 1996. But its use was still allowed for “off-road” vehicles, such as farm machinery, marine engines and race cars. There are more than a dozen major race tracks around the United States where leaded gasoline is still in use. But only one of these racetracks is close to residential
United States Greg Bourget Kenton Neighborhood Association Portland International Raceway North Portland Locus Focus
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