We have a tendency to follow (although thankfully not to Iraq).
This from the US of A...http://www.eaa.org/news/2011/2011-05-27_FOEsuit-Response2.asp
Essentially "Friends of the Earth" (because the rest of us have been de-friended) are taking the FAA to court over the continued use of lead in AVGAS. The above article is written from the US Aviation perspective however I'm guessing it's the start of the end for AVGAS.
Whilst the court may decide lead is still OK the fuel companies are going to read this very carefully. If they wish to give the appearance of "caring for the environment" then a very small part of their business (AVGAS) would be an easy sacrifice.
I'd be planning to do without these old Lycoming engines in the future.
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