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Tire Dust Makes Up the Majority of Ocean Microplastics, Study Finds

https://www.thedrive.com/news/tire-dust-makes-up-the-majority-of-ocean-microplastics-study-finds

Recent studies have shown tire emissions to be a larger threat to global health than anyone realized—and EVs could make the problem worse.

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MeowZedong

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Nah, I'd rather not give up my personal vehicle. Frankly, biking is so much better than all the alternatives when possible.

Redscare867

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A lot of trains allow riders to bring their bikes onboard, no need to give it up.

MeowZedong

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Definitely not giving up, was just making a bit of a bait-and-switch joke about how so many people feel like they give up their "freedom" by giving up their cars.

In reality I take my bike with me everywhere and love it when public transport is accommodating to this.

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