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Vehicle exhaust emissions

18th August 2005, Page 50
18th August 2005
Page 50
Page 50, 18th August 2005 — Vehicle exhaust emissions
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Fumes irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, and inhalation poses a health risk.

Petrol or LPG fumes contain up to 10% of the poisonous gas carbon monoxide while diesel exhaust, especially blue or black, can induce coughing, chestiness and breathlessness. Long-term exposure, says the HSE, increases the risk of lung cancer.

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