Your car might be covering your balcony in toxic dust
Researchers in Brisbane found toxic tire-wear particles containing 6PPD-quinone on 23 of 30 balconies tested, with the chemical linked to salmon kills in the United States. The study, conducted between June 2024 and March 2025, marks the first examination of tire additives on urban homes. Inner-city balconies showed significantly higher contamination levels, raising questions about potential human health impacts.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 02:20 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 02:30 UTC
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