Tear Gas Is a Chemical Weapon

Adrienne Gibbs
Momentum
Published in
Jun 12, 2020

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“Even a single exposure to tear gas can increase the likelihood of developing respiratory illnesses, like influenza, the common cold, or the coronavirus, in the future.”

That’s according to OneZero reporter and writer Drew Costley, who looked into the environmental effects of painful tear gas exposures on protestors. We also learn this: “Tear gas was first used as a chemical weapon in warfare in 1914. Its use in a war context was completely banned in the 1990s, but it’s still used by law enforcement agencies around the world today.” It’s an important piece because it looks into what actually happens when you inhale it. Read more here.

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Momentum
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Published in Momentum

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Adrienne Gibbs
Adrienne Gibbs

Written by Adrienne Gibbs

@adriennewrites on all socials Dir of Content @Medium. Award-winning writer. Featured by Beyoncé. Priors: EBONY, Netflix, Sun-Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe