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

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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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Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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