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Vote For GA resolution Ban on Leaded Fuel
Ministry Review
Written by Sciongrad
This resolution, despite the complicated language, is actually very sensible. As always, we first must look at the issue and whether or not it deserves international consideration in the first place. The resolution seeks to prohibit the use of lead and other equally toxic substances as "antiknocking agents" (which are substances uses to prevent gradual engine damage). At a first glance, this may seem very specific or overreaching, however, upon further analysis, we begin to see the extranational effects of using leaded fuel. For example, burning leaded fuel can cause permanent health damage to those exposed to it or its fumes. However, it can also be ingested by plants and animals, moving through the food chain and causing permanent damage to entire ecosystems. So this is clearly an issue worthy of attention by the General Assembly.
The content itself is also satisfactory. While it may be somewhat confusing to read at first, it does do a solid job of prohibiting leaded fuel while also allowing member nations a reasonable time span to slowly phase out lead and other toxic antiknocking agents from use.
This recommendation was originally published on 2014-08-17. It was reposted as this dispatch for archival purposes.
