A process to review air pollution standards for two toxins began two years ago but consultations are only just startingAustralians are being placed at risk by stalled government action on two perilous pollutants mainly emitted by coal-fired power stations,environmental experts have warned. Air pollution places a meaningful burden on the health of Australians, causing 3000 deaths each year and a mortality cost of between $11bn and $24bn, or according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Related: Traffic fumes in city streets 'largely wipe out exercise benefits for over-60s' Related: Air pollution harm to unborn babies may be global health catastrophe,warn doctors Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com