Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions: Science shows their concerns are warranted

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions: Science shows their concerns are warranted

For years, Darwin residents have been concerned about toxic chemicals emitted by the city's two gas export facilities. In fact, some locals are so worried about these airborne chemicals—particularly benzene—they recently formed a community group and launched a fundraiser to buy a regulation-grade mobile device for continuous monitoring.

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted

EAGiven/GettyFor years, Darwin residents have been concerned about toxic chemicals emitted by the city’s two gas export facilities. In fact, some locals are so worried about these airborne chemicals – particularly benzene – they recently formed a community group and launched a fundraiser to buy a regulation-grade mobile device for continuous monitoring. Only days later, the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NTEPA) approved a p…

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas export emissions. Science shows their concerns are warranted

Evidence shows benzene and other gas-related chemicals pose significant health risks. So why is the NT willing to green-light additional pollution without more rigorous monitoring? The post Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas export emissions. Science shows their concerns are warranted appeared first on Renew Economy.