Cigarette butts thrown on highways: nearly one in five smokers admit to this dangerous act
Nearly 18% of smokers admit to throwing their cigarette butts out of car windows on highways.
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The fact
The annual study by the Vinci Autoroutes Foundation highlights this risky behavior during a peak wildfire season.
This act increases fire and pollution risks as France faces severe wildfires.
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Why it matters
Ce comportement, révélé par une étude annuelle, aggrave les risques d’incendies et de pollution, particulièrement critiques durant l’été 2026 marqué par des feux violents en France. La prévention des gestes à risque devient un enjeu de santé publique et environnementale.