Petrol stations pollute their immediate surroundings
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 10:30
in Earth & Climate
In Spain it is relatively common to come across petrol stations surrounded by houses, particularly in urban areas. Researchers from the University of Murcia (UM) have studied the effects of contamination at petrol stations that is potentially harmful to health, which can be noted in buildings less than 100 metres from the service stations.