Tag: petrochemicals
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Permeable pavements could reduce coho-killing tire pollutants
A returning Coho Salmon at the Suquamish Tribe’s Grovers Creek Hatchery in Poulsbo, WA. Photo by K. King, USFWS. […] The pore-like structure of permeable pavements may help protect coho salmon by preventing tire wear particles and related contaminants from entering stormwater runoff, according to a Washington State University study. Researchers demonstrated that four types…
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EPA Plans Rulemaking on Tire Chemical 6PPD That Pollutes Bodies of Water
Action triggered by petition concerning indirect impact on salmon habitats EPA officials say a chemical used in tire production reacts with ozone pollution and can kill aquatic species when stormwater runoff washes it into waterways. Graphic courtesy of State of Washington Dept. of Ecology November 3, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 2 granted…
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Pope Francis: ‘Irresponsible’ Western Lifestyles Push the World to ‘the Breaking Point’ on Climate
The 86-year-old leader of the 1.3 billion-member Catholic Church bluntly urges more aggressive action to curb emissions at the next U.N. climate meeting in eight weeks. In a new papal exhortation on climate change issued in advance of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, Pope Francis challenged U.N. negotiators to strengthen…
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Navy Reprimands Red Hill Leaders 2 Years After Fuel Spills
Photo: Rear Adm. Timothy Kott, former commander of Navy Region Hawaii, has already retired. Under his leadership, there were no exercises to prepare to respond to fuel leaks at Red Hill, his censure letter states. (Navy photo) The actions represent steps toward internal accountability for the Red Hill debacle that upended the lives of thousands…
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Tire Dust Makes Up the Majority of Ocean Microplastics, Study Finds
Photo: Getty Images When contemplating the emissions from road vehicles, our first thought is often about the various gases coming out of the tailpipe. However, new research shows that we should be more concerned with the harmful particles that are shed from tires and brakes. Scientists have a good understanding of engine emissions, which typically consist of unburnt fuel, oxides…
