Road hazard: Evidence mounts on toxic pollution from tires

Trellis
Oct 3, 2023, 3:12 am165 pts
Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife.

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