It’s the largest lawsuit ever brought by the Australian government. But what is the $2 billion forever chemicals case meant to achieve?
- Professor, UNSW Law & Justice and UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response, UNSW
When worried communities talk to authorities about forever chemicals, officials often seek to explain and clarify. But this isn’t what people actually want.
New research found power stations in the Latrobe Valley emit around 10 times more mercury than power stations in the Hunter Valley. The stark difference has a lot to do with regulations.
Australia has failed to ratify an international treaty to reduce harmful mercury emissions. Mercury exposure can cause kidney damage and brain impairment, especially in children.
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