Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Dust storm rings alarm bell for environment protection

Australia experienced deadly brush fires last year.

The Australia Drought has been profound for over five years to date.

The dust storm over Sydney, Australia is stated to be the worst ever experienced. Lives are at 'risk' with particles in the air. (click here for photo expose at Sydney Morning Herald)


According to the New South Wales (NSW) Environment Department, (click title to entry - thank you) the dust storm has blown 16,000 tons of dust across the state each hour in the last 24 hours. The dust, the worst since 1939, has affected not only Smith's travel, but also the traffic of the whole city.