So what does a green port look like? (hint: not like the Port of Melbourne) Ports like the Port of Melbourne are huge users of dirty diesel fuels. The cranes, fork lifts, idling ships, trucks and trains are all using diesel fuel that cause air pollutants that are bad for health and, according to the
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Following the release of a comprehensive truck survey into truck movements in the inner west, the Napthine government says it is looking at an expansion of truck curfews.The truck survey was carried out by VicRoads and the City of Maribyrnong. Read the report here: http://consult.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trucksinwest There is also a video: http://youtu.be/H63NpCwEnpo The survey has found,
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Research from Harvard University suggests that autism spectrum disorder, which affects perhaps about 1 in 100 Australian children and, some say, is increasing in prevalence, may be partly caused by air pollutants.This can have enormous implications for housing near roads and industry. Frightening research results given the level of pollution to which residents of the
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MTAG welcomes the release of Clearing the Air, a report by Environmental Justice Australia into Australia’s air pollution laws.The report explains why our air pollution standards are failing us, in particular the lack of regulation for ultrafine particulate matter, PM2.5’s. Yarraville is identified as one of Australia’s pollution hot spots, “with some of the highest
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Map: www.theage.com.au So just what does MTAG think of the planned East West Link? $100m has been allocated in 2014-15 State Budget for East West Link Western Section.Premier Napthine has said once the west end of East West Link is built there will not be one port truck in Footscray and Yarraville. Because MTAG just
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MOORE ST SLEEP IN TRUCK PROTEST 8.00-8.30am, Wednesday 2 April 2014 Join us for a lawful protest to symbolically reclaim the street and give the residents of Moore St the chance to get a bit of sleep… on Moore St! Why are we doing this? Moore St has seen a 400% increase in night time
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Ban Trucks During School Crossing Hours Join us for a lawful, safe and family friendly protest – 8:00-8:30 AM Tuesday 12 Nov 2013 Meet on Somerville Rd, north side of Kingsville Primary School crossing, 8:00am sharp for a symbolic group road crossing.This will be a family friendly event, with Victoria Police handling all traffic management.
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MTAG campaign for truck bans during school crossing times on Somerville Rd Yarraville Kids and trucks do not mix. The health and safety of our children is being jeopardised by truck traffic. WATCH THE VIDEO: click here PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION: click here Somerville Road in Yarraville is a two lane road in a residential
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