Health risks presented by massive coal trains up to 60 wagons long crossing the Blue Mountains is the subject of Katoomba's next politics in the pub on Saturday 2nd September.
"Air pollution from the mining, burning and transport of coal contributes to heart disease, lung disease, asthma and some cancers", says Dr Sujata Allan from the public health group Doctors for the Environment Australia.
Although the mining companies have made billions out of the great mining boom, they have consistently failed to cover the coal wagons.
Dr Allan and Dr Richard Stiles have been invited by Blue Mountains Unions and Community (BMUC) to address their next politics in the pub at Blackburns Family Hotel in Parke Street, Katoomba on Saturday 2nd September starting at 2.30pm
Doctors for the Environment Australia is an independent medical organisation and advocates to protect public health by care for the environment. It's supported by an eminent Scientific Advisory Committee of medical and science experts. The speeches will be followed by a Q and A session.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
For further information contact Peter Lammiman on 0410153157
and Nick Franklin of 0428259752
"Air pollution from the mining, burning and transport of coal contributes to heart disease, lung disease, asthma and some cancers", says Dr Sujata Allan from the public health group Doctors for the Environment Australia.
- "There is no safe level for many air pollutants - they can cause health issues even when below current Australian standards.
- "Every time coal trains go by, there are spikes of air pollution - with potential health impacts on nearby populations. Covering coal wagons and regulating dirty diesel locomotives would reduce this pollution"
Although the mining companies have made billions out of the great mining boom, they have consistently failed to cover the coal wagons.
Dr Allan and Dr Richard Stiles have been invited by Blue Mountains Unions and Community (BMUC) to address their next politics in the pub at Blackburns Family Hotel in Parke Street, Katoomba on Saturday 2nd September starting at 2.30pm
Doctors for the Environment Australia is an independent medical organisation and advocates to protect public health by care for the environment. It's supported by an eminent Scientific Advisory Committee of medical and science experts. The speeches will be followed by a Q and A session.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
For further information contact Peter Lammiman on 0410153157
and Nick Franklin of 0428259752
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