Florida International University scientists have, for the first time, detected a toxic tire-derived chemical in Florida waterways and developed a new testing method that makes it easier to find and monitor the pollutant at extremely low levels. The study focuses on 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-Q), a toxic...
Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-06-heavy-pollution-florida-waterways.html)