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Asphalt May Cause More Air Pollution Than Cars In Major Cities – IFLScience
It sounds hard to believe, but a new study in the journal Science Advances suggests that the roads themselves may actually release more harmful air polluta
It sounds hard to believe, but a new study in the journal Science Advances suggests that the roads themselves may actually release more harmful air pollutants than the cars that drive on them. The study authors reached this conclusion after analyzing the chemical compounds given off by asphalt under a range of different conditions, revealing that the substance releases high concentrations of certain particles, particularly on hot sunny days.
When we talk about air pollution, were often referrin…
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