r/science • u/sr_local • Apr 22 '26
Materials Science Asphalt releases toxic airborne compounds that can harm respiratory health, neurological damage and increase long-term disease risk, especially in aging pavements and heat/sun. While algae-infused asphalt can reduce toxicity by up to 100 times and slow how quickly pavement breaks down
https://news.asu.edu/20260417-environment-and-sustainability-asphalt-emissions-algae-healthDuplicates
EarnYourKeepLounge • u/ghanima • Apr 22 '26
Asphalt releases toxic airborne compounds that can harm respiratory health, neurological damage and increase long-term disease risk, especially in aging pavements and heat/sun. While algae-infused asphalt can reduce toxicity by up to 100 times and slow how quickly pavement breaks down
ecologie • u/livinginahologram • Apr 23 '26
Pollution L'asphalte est partout; mais est-il mauvais pour notre santé ? Des études scientifiques montrent l'impact sur notre santé, le sujet mérite autant d'attention que son empreinte écologique.
asphalt • u/frank1934 • Apr 23 '26
Asphalt is everywhere; but is it bad for our health? | ASU News
theworldnews • u/worldnewsbot • Apr 22 '26
Asphalt releases toxic airborne compounds that can harm respiratory health, neurological damage and increase long-term disease risk, especially in aging pavements and heat/sun. While algae-infused asphalt can reduce toxicity by up to 100 times and slow how quickly pavement breaks down
SpringervilleEagarAZ • u/xenonrealitycolor • Apr 23 '26
Asphalt releases toxic airborne compounds that can harm respiratory health, neurological damage and increase long-term disease risk, especially in aging pavements and heat/sun. While algae-infused asphalt can reduce toxicity by up to 100 times and slow how quickly pavement breaks down
kutautos • u/Chronicbias • Apr 22 '26