Israeli researchers found that particles released from vehicle tires can contaminate agricultural soil and enter crops, revealing a previously overlooked pathway linking road traff

Israeli researchers found that particles released from vehicle tires can contaminate agricultural soil and enter crops, revealing a previously overlooked pathway linking road traffic pollution to the food chain. Link Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.