Tyre Chemical Pollution Linked to Salmon Deaths in US

Research suggests that a chemical additive found in tyres may be causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations, leading to a US judge's review of the issue.

2 Feb, 12:00 — 2 Feb, 12:00

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The Guardian2 Feb, 12:00

Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?

A US judge will decide if, as research suggests, a chemical tyre additive is harming endangered fish species Last week, a district judge in San Francisco, California, presided over a three-day trial brought by west coast fishers and conservationists against US tyre companies. The fishers allege that a chemical additive used in tyres is polluting rivers and waterways, killing coho salmon and other fish. If successful, the case could have implications far beyond the United States. Continue reading...

By Karen McVeigh

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