In Sydney, Australia, asbestos-contaminated mulch was discovered at 75 sites, prompting scrutiny from environmental watchdogs. This situation has been linked to the development model employed in the city, where public-private partnerships and multibillion dollar developers prioritize profits over public health and environmental concerns. The issue has led to a ban by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the sale of the contaminated mulch, a move that the company at the center of the crisis argues is having an 'unjustified impact'.
Company at centre of NSW asbestos crisis argues EPA ban on selling mulch is having ‘unjustified impact’ https://t.co/8Mcmp9YPmR
Company at centre of NSW asbestos crisis argues EPA ban on selling mulch is having ‘unjustified impact’ https://t.co/ca88idVzjG
The discovery of asbestos contamination in parks around Sydney, Australia, should be understood as an outcome of a development model dominated by massive corporations that have molded infrastructure and planning to their interests. https://t.co/oGgMDlpjx8
Working hand in hand with Australian governments under the public-private partnership model, multibillion dollar developers have ensured that profits are systematically prioritized over the good of cities, public health, and the environment. https://t.co/oGgMDlpRmG
Asbestos-contaminated mulch found at 75 sites across Sydney, watchdog finds https://t.co/i3G4BI6VdT