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A surprising solution to cut asphalt's impact on human health

NPR | By Tinbete Ermyas,
Emily Feng, Daniel Ofman
Published May 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT

Elham Fini, professor of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University, talks about her work on the health impact of asphalt emissions and a solution that could minimize the harmful effects.

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