A Toxic Legacy

Pesticides in our water; Friends of FoE.

An episode of the Earth Matters podcast, hosted by Bec Horridge, Claudia Craig, Mia Audrey & Keiran Stewart-Assheton., titled "A Toxic Legacy" was published on April 19, 2015.

April 19, 2015 · Earth Matters

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The Tasmanian State Government has just axed a nine year long, nation leading project monitoring pesticide residues in waterways. We speak with Anthony Amis about the importance of that monitoring program, and the alarming effects pesticides have on our health and the environment.See also the Australian Pesticides Map, Friends of the Earth Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals campaign, and the National Toxics Network.But first up, the Federal government has set the stage for their latest attempt to silence environmental groups. They’ve launched a parliamentary inquiry into the register of environmental groups receiving tax deductibility (GDR) status. Friends of the Earth is one of the organisations that has been singled out by Coalition MPs. Friends of the Earth are hitting back with a campaign appealing to the public for support.Guests: Cam Walker (Campaigns Coordinator, Friends of the Earth); Anthony Amis (Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals campaign, Friends of the Earth)

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The Tasmanian State Government has just axed a nine year long, nation leading project monitoring pesticide residues in waterways. We speak with Anthony Amis about the importance of that monitoring program, and the alarming effects pesticides have on our health and the environment.See also the Australian Pesticides Map, Friends of the Earth Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals campaign, and the National Toxics Network.But first up, the Federal government has set the stage for their latest attempt to silence environmental groups. They’ve launched a parliamentary inquiry into the register of environmental groups receiving tax deductibility (GDR) status. Friends of the Earth is one of the organisations that has been singled out by Coalition MPs. Friends of the Earth are hitting back with a campaign appealing to the public for support.Guests: Cam Walker (Campaigns Coordinator, Friends of the Earth); Anthony Amis (Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals campaign, Friends of the Earth)

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