The deadly impact of Sydney's backburning
Air pollution resulting from controlled burning near Sydney last May was so severe it probably caused 14 premature deaths and sent dozens of people to hospital, according to a new health study.
Peter Hannam is Environment Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald. He covers broad environmental issues ranging from climate change to renewable energy for Fairfax Media.
Air pollution resulting from controlled burning near Sydney last May was so severe it probably caused 14 premature deaths and sent dozens of people to hospital, according to a new health study.
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