- Metal pollutants from vehicles can originate from fuel additives, wear of components, or contamination. - Lead from exhaust was a significant public health issue before the advent of unleaded gasoline. - Lead exposure can cause severe health problems, particularly affecting the nervous system.
Most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhausts is
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022 · Topic: Pollution (Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Heavy Metal Pollution: Characteristics, sources, biomagnification, effects, relevant conventions.)
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