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Jim East@slrpnk.net to Fuck Cars@lemmy.caEnglish · 11 days ago

How tire abrasion pollutes water and endangers animals

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How tire abrasion pollutes water and endangers animals

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Jim East@slrpnk.net to Fuck Cars@lemmy.caEnglish · 11 days ago
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A new review article published in the Journal of Environmental Management summarizes the current state of knowledge on the occurrence of tire wear particles and the release of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. The researchers warn of the toxic effects on aquatic organisms and associated ecological consequences.

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