1985 Climate & Environment Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 04 Mar EPA orders 90% reduction in gasoline lead content by 1986: On March 4, 1985, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced regulations to reduce the lead content in gasoline by over 90%, from 1.1 grams per gallon to 0.1 grams per gallon by January 1, 1986. This action aimed to mitigate health risks associated with lead exposure, particularly in children. The EPA also considered a complete ban on leaded gasoline as early as 1988. source: epa.gov
- 21 Dec ARCO Anchorage runs aground in Port Angeles Harbor, Washington: On December 21, 1985, the tanker ARCO Anchorage ran aground in Port Angeles Harbor, Washington, while anchoring. The vessel, carrying 814,000 barrels of Alaska North Slope crude oil, sustained two hull breaches, releasing approximately 5,690 barrels (239,000 gallons) of oil into the harbor. The spill led to significant environmental impacts, including the contamination of beaches and the death of over 4,000 birds. Cleanup efforts were initiated promptly, and the spill was considered the eighth largest in Washington state history at that time. source: incidentnews.noaa.gov
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