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6PPD-quinone derived from tire debris is toxic to two trout species, not just coho salmon

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6PPD is an antioxidant and antiozonant that helps prevent the degradation and cracking of rubber compounds caused by exposure to oxygen, ozone and temperature fluctuation. 6PPD is used industry-wide to help tires resist degradation and cracking.

Ozone 370
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USC study finds particulate matter in air pollution affects thyroid development in fetuses

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Conversely, as air quality has improved due to regulations and technology innovations, scientists have been able to track improvements in children’s health. They did not see the same increases associated with other air pollutants, such as ozone or nitrogen dioxide. —Carrie Breton. Howe, Sandrah P. Eckel, Rima Habre, et al.

Pollution 301
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National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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Because cellulosic biofuel is a developing industry, there are multiple economic, policy, environmental, and social barriers to producing 16-20 billion gallons of ethanol-equivalent cellulosic biofuels to meet the consumption mandate of RFS2. Such land conversion may disrupt any future potential for storing carbon in biomass and soil.

Renewable 252
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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. The Brazilian government’s dedication to the ethanol industry declined and incentives given by the government wore off, causing hydrous ethanol-fueled vehicle production to decline in the late 1980s to early 1990s.