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Tear Gas Fallout: Snow Samples Reveal Heavy Metals | Minneapolis News
Tear gas from Operation Metro Surge is leaving a toxic trail in Minneapolis and St. Paul—researchers found alarming levels of heavy metals in snow near memorials for victims of deadly federal encounters. Working with undergrads and the Metropolitan Area Long Term Ecological Research Program, scientists are tracking how urban unrest affects the environment—not to scare, but to educate. While soil tests remain inconclusive, simple steps like washing hands and cleaning produce can help reduce exposure. With 30 tear gas sites still under investigation, this research underscores the urgent need…
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