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WestMichRad

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1. Why did they reduce sulfur oxide content in fuels?

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Thu May 30, 2024, 12:49 PM

May 2024

Because Sulphur oxides (SOx) are harmful to human health, causing respiratory, cardiovascular and lung disease. Once released in the atmosphere, SOx  can lead to acidification of rain.

Unintended consequences… seems like everything is more complex than it initially seems.

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Why did they reduce sulfur oxide content in fuels? WestMichRad May 2024 #1