Each year, six million tons of tire wear particles are released globally, and 2.6 million vehicles in London alone emit approximately 9,000 tons of tire wear particles, researchers discuss how these particles limit its potential harm to the environment
TOXIC TYRES - Imperial experts are calling for more to be done to limit the potentially harmful impact of toxic tyre particles on health and the environment.
Researchers from Imperial College London have warned that particulate matter from tyre wear will continue to be a major health issue even when tailpipe emissions are eliminated.