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Scientists Raise Concerns Over Newly Recognized Pollutant Found Everywhere in the Air

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Scientists Raise Concerns Over Newly Recognized Pollutant Found Everywhere in the Air
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Scientists have uncovered unexpectedly high levels of methylsiloxanes in the air worldwide, suggesting a hidden and widespread form of pollution. Scientists have uncovered a largely overlooked form of air pollution hiding in plain sight. A new study finds that methylsiloxanes, silicone-based compounds used in everything from cosmetics to industrial lubricants, are far more widespread in [...]

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