EPA Reducing Sulfur

The EPA reducing sulfur levels in gasoline is a move that was not wholly unexpected. Specifically, the EPA’s new regulations mean that sulfur content in gasoline will be cut by two-thirds. It is considered to be a big benefit for automobile owners in multiple ways. The reduction of air pollution and tailpipe emissions are just the beginning.

It is good from a health standpoint, as smog has been linked to lung cancer, heart disease and even asthma. In fact, the EPA estimates that for every dollar spent raising the standards, 13 others would be saved in health benefits due to a decrease in illnesses and an uptick in workplace productivity.Read More