Toxic Legacy

Sunday, 7 May 2017 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Toxic symbol

There are an estimated 160 000 toxic sites in Australia. In this episode we investigate how well they're being monitored and remediated, using the example of a toxic site in the Melbourne suburb of Fawkner that is set to be redeveloped.

Guests

Dr Ravi Naidu from the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment

Brian Snowden, resident of McBryde Street who is opposing the redevelopment of the toxic site

Mara Bonacci, former environmental scientist in the field of contamination assessment

Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance Councillor for Moreland