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Tear gas in Philadelphia

Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On — Especially During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Lisa Song (Pro Publica) | June 4, 2020

In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surfaces, and can cause long-term lung damage.

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