Dr ALISON BLEANEY, SIMON BRANIGAN MR
Concerned individuals from across Tasmania have met today in Hobart, Saturday August 1st to form Pollution Information Tasmania (PIT). The network is being established to provide a central database that tells the truth about toxics in Tasmania. This network will connect people working in their local areas on issues relating to chemicals and other pollutants in our air, soil and water.
The network will enable independent ecotoxicology data assessment, analysis and monitoring of contamination incidents. It will allow investigation of links to possible public health risks.
A state-wide database listing of contaminated sites will allow review of historical connections and future research into toxic contaminants in the Tasmanian landscape.
Government at all levels is failing to apply the precautionary principle on pollutants by supporting polluting industries and not protecting public and environmental health.
This network will work towards lifting public and government awareness about serious pollution issues that impact on human health, our agricultural produce and the health of our wildlife. Our internationally promoted clean green image is undermined by a polluted Tasmania.
PIT is committed to making information freely accessible to all.
PIT can be contacted through Environment Tasmania who is providing administrative support.
