First Airborne Detection of Toxic Chemical in Western Hemisphere
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Scientists in Colorado have detected medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), toxic chemicals similar to PFAS, in the Oklahoma air, likely originating from biosolids used as fertilizer, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts and highlighting regulatory challenges.
- Scientists Found an Unexpected Toxin Floating in the Oklahoma Sky Yahoo
- Real-Time Measurements of Gas-Phase Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins Reveal Daily Changes in Gas-Particle Partitioning Controlled by Ambient Temperature ACS Publications
- Scientists Make First-Ever Airborne Detection Of Toxic Chemical In Western Hemisphere IFLScience
- First-ever airborne toxic chemical detected in Western Hemisphere Phys.org
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