Common Sources Of Pollution To Watch
Following is a list of possible pollutants in our Green Wedge:
- dry cleaners with plants on-site
- underground tanks leaking at Service Stations
- decades of of garbage slowly breaking down in leaky landfills
- our improperly operated oil-heating units
- our fuming motor vehicles
The infrastructure that supports our lifestyle is also problematic:
- diesel trucks and buses
- some wastewater treatment plants
We need to be aware of problems and rethink our infrastructure and the true costs of business as usual. For more info try googling to find facts fast, call an info source, then take action.
Specific concerns
- Facilities releasing toxic air
- Diesel fuel - air pollution - asthma-triggering and carcinogens
- Spills and leaks - critical to make the change to cleaner fuel
- Who to contact for more information http://www.epa.org.au
- Protest avenues
