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February 27, 2015

Video: What makes carbon monoxide so deadly?

by Michael Bernstein, American Chemical Society

It's colorless, odorless and can be deadly.

Carbon monoxide is no joke, especially in the winter when people will do just about anything to warm up. Raychelle Burks, Ph.D., explains why carbon monoxide is so dangerous, and how you can stay safe.

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