TalkingPFAS
Talking PFAS contamination with those who live on or near it; with a wide range of experts who study PFAS and its health effects; with those who have worked with this toxic chemical; with those who are trying to remove it from the environment & people, and with the politicians and Government who have the power to fix this problem
Latest episodes
Oct 10, 2018 • 1h 1min
Ep 4 - "PFAS is a bigger problem for Australia than just Defence bases...I see this as the next asbestos" A/Prof Robert Niven
Associate Professor Robert Niven from the University of NSW Canberra has (along with his team) just been awarded a grant by ARC to develop remediation methods for PFAS. He has real concerns about the scope of the PFAS contamination problem in Australia. This episode is jam packed with discussion about many complexities and some possible solutions concerning PFAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2018 • 37min
Ep 3 - "They still hold onto hope that perhaps this story, this message might get through" Kate Washington
Kate Washington, the Labor Member for Port Stephens, NSW shares her perspective on how PFAS contamination from the RAAF Base Williamtown, has affected Salt Ash, Fullerton Cove and Williamtown communities in her electorate. The effects on these communities, though unique, may be similar to what many other communities around Australia and the World are experiencing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2018 • 30min
Ep 2 - "We just don't want to live on contaminated land" Len & Pam O'Connell
Pam & Len O'Connell's property at Salt Ash have been in Pam's family for 100 years, they dreamed of a peaceful retirement on this land .....now they are desperate to leave!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2018 • 26min
Ep 1 - Preview
This will give you a good overview of some of the great content to come See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
