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Electric Vehicles will worsen plastic pollution in the world’s oceans

Electric Vehicles will worsen plastic pollution in the world’s oceans

by beth | Aug 5, 2022 | Essays, Protect Thacker Pass

Car tires and brakes are major sources of pollutants that are poisoning fish and littering the ocean with microplastics, and EVs will only make this problem worse. Car tires contain 6PPD-quinone, a toxic chemical used to help stop car tires from breaking down. This...

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