Its been announced that work has now begun on POOLBEG INCINERATOR in Dublin despite opposition from a majority of city councellors. These are just some of the health problems Greenpeace cites as associated with incinerators Increased cancer rates, respiratory ailments, reproductive abnormalities and other health effects are noted among people living near some waste-burning facilities, according to scientific studies, surveys by community groups and local physicians. Cancer, birth defects, reproductive dysfunction, neurological damage and other health effects are also known to occur at very low exposures to many of the metals, organochlorines and other pollutants released by waste-burning facilities. Many pollutants released in incinerator air emissions have been shown to accumulate in and on food crops. This is most notable on crops where the edible portion is exposed such as leafy vegetables. While thorough washing of produce may remove a portion of pollutants on crop surfaces, a significant amount (typically from 15 to 50 percent) will remain. I lived in an area next to an operational incinerator in Toronto and the odours were really noxious driving through. Residents also noted an increase in a range of associated health conditions since the plant opened, especially of a respiratory nature. For more information about the anticipated health reactions in Dublin, as outlined by the Irish Doctors Environmental association, please read the piece linked to this piece below. The Combined Residents Against Incineration also has a march to the Dail tomorrow evening. If you can make it come along and if not please let your local representative know how you feel about the proposed build going ahead. Anne Hughes Acupuncture - Herbs - Naturopathy
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:24:25 +0000
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