Heavy rain may be driving tire pollution into Florida waterways

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Jun 24, 2026, 2:00 pm60 ptsTrending
Florida International University scientists have, for the first time, detected a toxic tire-derived chemical in Florida waterways and developed a new testing method that makes it easier to find and monitor the pollutant at extremely low levels. The study focuses on 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-Q), a toxic chemical formed…

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