Researchers issue warning after mass fish killings linked to toxic tire component 
By Leslie Sattler US Source: thecooldown 6/30/2024
Leslie Sattler
When you think about vehicle pollution, what comes to mind? Dirty exhaust fumes coming from the tailpipe? It might be time to start worrying more about what's coming off the tires.

New research is raising the alarm about toxic chemicals and particles from tires that could be harming fish, wildlife, and human health.
 

What's happening?

Vehicle pollution has long been a major environmental concern, but new research suggests we need to pay more attention to what's coming off our tires, not just out of the tailpipe.

In particular, a chemical called 6PPD, added to tires to make them last longer, is raising alarm bells with scientists, according to Phys.org.

 
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