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How Tear Gas Affects The Body

2020/6/10
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Short Wave

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In protests around the country, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas to disperse crowds. But is it safe? ProPublica environment reporter Lisa Song speaks with Short Wave reporter Emily Kwong about the potential dangers of that practice, especially in the middle of a respiratory pandemic.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)