Gas Stations Vent Far More Toxic Fumes Than Previously Thought

Summary by Dr. Joseph Mercola

October 09, 2018

Vapors coming from gas station vent pipes are 10 times more toxic than originally thought, according to a study done by environmental health scientists at Columbia University. One of the toxins in the vapors is benzene, a known carcinogen. “In addition, even during a relatively short study period, we saw a number of instances in which people could be exposed to the chemical at locations beyond the setback distance of 300 feet,” said Markus Hilpert, associate professor of...

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