The study looked specifically at vehicle-emitted pollutants called volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) which enter the atmosphere from the tailpipes of cars and trucks.

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Some have eco-friendly attributes, like wood with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde, which is classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

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