Yale study finds asphalt a significant source of air pollution, especially on hot, sunny days

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By mmillikinSep 6, 2020, 5:30 am281 pts
Asphalt is a near-ubiquitous substance—it’s found in roads, on roofs and in driveways—but its chemical emissions rarely figure into urban air quality management plans. A new study now finds that asphalt is a significant source of air pollutants in urban areas, especially on hot and sunny days. Yale…

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