California Commercial Fishing Groups Sue Tire Makers Over Rubber Preservative.

The article discusses that two California commercial fishing organizations have filed a lawsuit against the 13 largest US tire manufacturers, including Goodyear, Bridgestone, and Continental, seeking to stop the use of the rubber preservative 6PPD. The preservative releases a deadly byproduct harmful to salmon and other aquatic wildlife when washed into rivers, highlighting potential environmental impacts and calling for alternative materials to be explored by the tire manufacturers.