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Watchdog sued in oil pollution battle
by Liz Porter

Environmental David and Goliath battle continues over Shell's emissions!
November 1st, 2006
The EPA in Australia granted Shell an additional six years to reduce emissions of hydrocarbons, carcinogenic benzene, and fluoride. Local group appealed this decision and the refinery's licence amendment will now be reviewed again!

WESTERN AUSTRALIA


Western Australia: The fight against Alcoa continues
by Claire MoodyABC News
June 30th, 2012
Residents in Yarloop want an end to Alcoa's Wagerup refinery expansion plans once and for all.

YARLOOP, AUSTRALIA: US health campaigner Erin Brockovich takes on Alcoa
May 1st, 2009
US public health crusader Erin Brockovich is in talks with a big law firm and Yarloop residents over a class action against Alcoa refinery.

Activists tip a 'Bucket' on big companies- Erin Brockovitch takes community grassroots activism to a new level
August 17th, 2007
When Geelong residents first became concerned about Shell, they were powerless. But then McLean contacted high-profile American activist Denny Larson (of Brockovich fame) whose grassroots campaign provides concerned industrial communities with special buckets to measure air emissions themselves.

Community Environment Groups launch AIR CARE AUSTRALIA
June 12th, 2007
An initiative of the Australian National Bucket Brigade

Keep Up to date on Western Australia Environmental concerns
May 20th, 2007
Visit the website of CAPS, INC, Western Australia

Group Battling ALCOA sponsors National Bucket Brigade Training for Australia
May 20th, 2007
A training that empowers communities to monitor air quality





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