Stoplights are hot spots for airborne pollution

Intersections expose drivers to 29 times as many harmful particles as the open road

car at an intersection

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT  Drivers may spend only a tiny fraction of their time at stoplights, but that’s when they inhale a higher concentration of pollutants than when in motion.

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Being stuck at a red light isn’t just frustrating — it’s bad for your health.