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What's in the Dust - University of Virginia Study Finds Hidden Metals in City Streets
August 04, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:

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What's in the dust? UVA study finds hidden metals in city streets

By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu

If you're in an urban area with strong winds, chances are you are breathing in more than just a little dust. You could be exposed to metals from cars, construction sites or pesticides used decades ago.

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