
Thomas Midgley Jr
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Thomas Midgley Jr was an American engineer and inventor whose work in the early 20th century led to the development of leaded gasoline and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), both of which had significant negative impacts on public health and the environment.
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Thomas Midgley Jr was tasked with finding a solution to engine knocking and is remembered for adding lead to gasoline.
‘We’ve done it before’: how not to lose hope in the fight against ecological disaster | Climate crisisThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-09-11








