The Risk of BMAA: Activists in Australia call for review of drinking water standards

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Paul Kelly - Safe Water Hobart Activist Credit: Photo credit: Conor Castles-Lynch

The documentary 'Contaminated' and the water watchdog Safe Water Hobart raise concerns about the safety of drinking water in Tasmania, suggesting a possible link between the toxin BMAA and neurodegenerative diseases. Activists, experts, and government regulators weigh in on the effects of industrial pollution and the current regulations around BMAA in Australia.


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