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Sahara dust today in Athens, reminding us how close Africa but also Climate Change, are. The dust, whose fine particles may cause serious respiratory and other health problems in big concentrations, also contains lead, arsenic, manganese, chromium, zinc and other dangerous elements due to industrial pollution.

Sahara dust today in Athens, reminding us how close Africa but also Climate Change, are. The dust, whose fine particles may cause serious respiratory and other health problems in big concentrations, also contains lead, arsenic, manganese, chromium, zinc and other dangerous elements due to industrial pollution.

The Tasmanian Greens, the world's oldest green party, have doubled their seats with 13.4% of the vote! www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/hobart-mornings/ros…

Rosalie Woodruff says Greens are not seeking ministries in the next parliament, but are seeking change - ABC listen

"The new 35 seat parliament will be a parliament for grown-ups," says Rosalie Woodruff.

According to the latest AITO survey, over half of travellers consider trains as a serious alternative to planes. Just imagine if trains were cheaper, faster and on time! www.ttgmedia.com/news/rail-seen-as-serious-alterna…

TTG - Travel industry news - Rail seen as 'serious alternative' to flying by more than half of travellers

However, less than half of those polled by Aito said sustainable travel was a significant factor when planning a holiday