Parents worried about lead rise in children
Mums and dads in the South Australian town of Port Pirie are nervous about a spike in lead in their children's blood. There's been a 12 per cent increase in the number of children with unacceptable...
View ArticleStrong winds blamed for extra Whyalla dust
Whyalla steelworks operator OneSteel has blamed strong winds in South Australia last weekend for exceeding its targeted dust levels for the first time in 21 months.
View ArticleEPA inspects smelter upgrade
South Australia's Environment Protection Authority has inspected mandatory changes to the Nyrstar smelter at Port Pirie amid concerns about lead emission levels.
View ArticleEPA boss tours Port Pirie smelter
EPA still investigating the cause of two spikes in emissions from the lead smelter at Port Pirie last year.
View ArticleOneSteel downplays emissions impact
OneSteel says white fume emissions from its Whyalla steelworks will not impact on the community.
View ArticleEPA tests for Pt Pirie contamination spread
The Environment Protection Authority has worries contaminated groundwater from an old gasworks site could vaporise and pose a danger to health of Solomontown residents of Port Pirie in SA. Environment...
View ArticleTests check chemical contamination at Pt Pirie
EPA workers have been knocking on doors in Port Pirie to advise residents of the latest testing for chemical contamination. The Environment Protection Authority has worries contaminated groundwater...
View ArticleTests check for chemical spread
Air testing of almost 100 properties at Port Pirie in SA will check for a possible contamination spread from a nearby former gasworks.
View ArticleMP urges calm amid air contamination fears
The federal Member for Frome, Geoff Brock, is urging Port Pirie residents to stay calm about possible air contamination in some areas of the city.
View ArticleAir tests unlikely to force evacuation: EPA
EPA says Port Pirie residents probably will not have to leave their homes even if air tests show presence of dangerous vapours.
View ArticleCarbon tax fears for Pt Augusta power stations
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon fears Port Augusta's power stations, which provide 40 per cent of South Australia's power, could be forced to close.
View ArticleBlackout warnings as electricity demand rises
There are some predictions of a dire future in the electricity sector from uncertainty about a carbon tax and its likely impact. Some industry players are warning consumers to be ready for power...
View ArticleSA's electrical future under the proposed Carbon Tax
Under the Federal Government's proposed carbon tax, one of South Australia's two coal-fired power plants would be closed to meet the programs projected carbon reduction totals. South Australian...
View ArticleVapours removal effort continues
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it will know soon if air purification equipment is successfully removing dangerous vapours from Port Pirie homes.
View ArticleWater recycling promises dust reduction
The Port Pirie Regional Council says a new water recycling plant at Nyrstar's lead and zinc smelter will help reduce dust levels in the town.
View ArticleSolar plans for coal-fired power stations
Scientists and engineers have drawn up plans to convert Port Augusta's two coal-fired powered stations to solar thermal plants.
View ArticleEPA looks to cut Solomontown vapour levels
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it hopes to have a longer term solution in place soon to lower dangerous vapour levels in five Port Pirie homes.
View ArticleTests seek contamination source
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it may remove air purifiers from five homes at Port Pirie sooner than expected, if air and soil testing results are favourable.
View ArticleStudy links lead exposure to violent crimes
A study recently released in the US linking childhood exposure to lead with an increased likelihood to commit violent crimes in later life has serious implications, according to a NSW environmental...
View ArticleLung cancer alarm near coal-fired power stations
Pollution data for Port Augusta contradicts reassurances from the SA Government smoking can be blamed for high lung cancer rates.
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