California to Tire Makers: Please Remove Harmful Chemicals that Threaten our Aquatic Life and Waterways
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The Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA) –
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has put tire manufacturers on notice that California wants them to explore alternatives to using zinc, a toxic chemical that harms aquatic life and burdens waterways.