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NAIROBI: The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save world economies over $2.4 trillion annually, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said on Monday. Nearly a century after doctors first issued warnings about the toxic effects of leaded petrol, Algeria — the last country to …

NAIROBI: The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save world economies over $2.4 trillion annually, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said on Monday. Nearly a century after doctors first issued warnings about the toxic effects of leaded petrol, Algeria — the last country to …