Don’t drink the water or breathe the air: pollution and solutions

We are engaged in an unprecedented global experiment: what happens when people and ecosystems – even in remote parts of the planet – are constantly exposed to thousands of chemical pollutants from industry, agriculture, transport and other human activities? For many recently discovered contaminants in soil, water and air, there is minimal information available on their environmental behaviour or toxicology yet significant potential to affect human health.

On Wednesday 21 May, as part of the Science at Melbourne Public Lecture Series, Associate Professor Brad Clarke, Associate Professor Suzie Reichman and Dr Victor Kabay participated in a panel discussion, moderated by Dr Lara Grollo, to discuss the chemistry and bioactivity of pollutants and the importance of developing safe and effective solutions.

^{L-R: Dean of Science Professor Moira O'Bryan with Dr Lara Grollo, A/Prof Brad Clarke, A/Prof Suzie  Reichman and Dr Victor Kabay}

More than 250 in-person and online guests tuned in to learn what practical steps individuals can take in their daily lives to reduce their contribution to the problem and exposure to harmful environmental pollutants.

Watch the event recording below.