Forest fires have the potential to release toxic industrial and agricultural pollutants previously trapped on soil. After glomming onto smoke particles, these chemicals can hitch long-distance rides — sometimes across oceans — before they’re grounded again and contaminate some new region, scientists report.
Read the full report here:
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/50245/title/Pollutants_Up_in_flames
Surely this has ramifications in Tasmania where forestry planburn their coups and the population is then forced to breathe in the toxic smoke.
Remember, in Tasmania 3 out of 4 people suffer from a chronic health condition that prevents them from working-Health Minister Lara Giddings, and
1 in 7 children are diagnosed with asthma -Asthma Foundation.
Clive Stott http://www.cleanairtas.com
