- Probable carcinogen
- A neurotoxin which causes headaches,
nausea, dizziness, anxiety, and inability
to concentrate - Causes depression of the central
nervous system - Respiratory distressor aggrivating sinus
problems and asthma - Increases NOx emissions in the air by
4%-15% (A main ingredient of smog and
ground-level ozone) - Increases formaldehyde emissions by
20%-75% depending on emission control
technology of car - Chemical being found in nation’s water
supply in various places, can cause kidney
and thyroid cancer if polluted water is
consumed - Can increase engine wear and internal rust and corrosion
- Neurotoxic effects could make driver drowsy
- Costs consumer more in terms of smog repairs and higher prices for gas, not to mention, the unmeasured costs in terms of human health
Network ‘news judgment’ depends on who benefits
Tim Graham