Legislation

Local politicians in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have been advised that phasing out domestic wood heaters would significantly reduce air pollution and enable Canberra to meet national air quality standards. Yet despite this advice and previous commitments, the issue of residential wood smoke pollution remains politically contested.

This is the second part of Emily Whitehouse’s interview with Des Collins. Des is best known for leading the Corby toxic waste case, a legal battle which was the first time atmospheric pollution had been linked to birth defects.