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Disposable vapes pose hidden environmental threat, researchers warn

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Vaping isn't just annoying to passersby who have to walk through clouds of vapor but may be actively harmful to the environment, a new study says.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:20:02 UTC.

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