Asphalt adds to air pollution, especially on hot, sunny days
Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 11:50
in Earth & Climate
Asphalt is a near-ubiquitous substance -- it's found in roads, on roofs and in driveways -- but its chemical emissions rarely figure into urban air quality management plans. A new study finds that asphalt is a significant source of air pollutants in urban areas, especially on hot and sunny days.