What Is Tear Gas? How Tear Gas Works - Riots and Protests 2020
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
A viral video shows a protester neutralizing a tear gas canister by trapping it in a thermos. How do you actually neutralize the chemical agent?
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Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas
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Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On—Especially
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The history of tear gas: How police made it a weapon against
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Using Tear Gas At Protests Helps Spread Virus, Worsens COVID-19
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Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas - WHYY
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Despite Calls For Ban, Portland Police Defend Tear Gas Use - OPB
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Global: Fresh evidence of police misuse of tear gas leading to
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Louisville lawsuit seeks ban on police's use of tear gas at protests
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Seattle Police Use Tear Gas Against Protestors Despite City Ban
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Tear gas and pepper spray are chemical weapons. So, why can police
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Global: Misuse of tear gas killing and injuring protesters
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