Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback
Tasmania's EPA has abandoned plans to tighten lead emission limits for a zinc smelter in Hobart following opposition from its operator, Nyrstar, despite concerns over elevated lead levels in surrounding suburbs.
'Dirty rain' and constant hand washing: Jan's life with lead contamination
A resident near the Nyrstar zinc smelter in Hobart, Australia, expresses her concerns over lead contamination due to high dust sampling results.
'Unacceptably high': Concern over lead air pollution results over Hobart
High levels of lead contamination have been detected in dust around Hobart, prompting concerns from officials and experts regarding public health.