Out of control, contained, safe? Here's what each bushfire status actually means We’re used to images of firefighters with hoses, but more of the firefighting effort goes to clearing vegetation than spraying with water. Dean Lewins/AAP Thomas Duff, University of Melbourne In this record-breaking bushfire season, notifications from … [Read more...] about Out of control, contained, safe? Here’s what each bushfire status actually means
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Affects Millions Worldwide
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is an invisible disability, effecting millions Multiple Chemical Sensitivities is an invisible disability that is beginning to reach epidemic proportions effecting millions worldwide. More, from an old Emerge webpage no longer hosted on their site but good information non the less. I have updated the links to the original research no longer … [Read more...] about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Affects Millions Worldwide
How to Keep Smoke out of Your House
From 'Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: My Thoughts on MCS' Bushfire smoke in coastal Australia If lots of smoke is getting into your house even the best air purifier won’t be able to keep the air clean. Start with one room If it is difficult to make your bedroom smoke-free, sleep in a room that you can make smoke-free. Use an air purifier.Where smoke gets in and what to do … [Read more...] about How to Keep Smoke out of Your House
Our buildings aren’t made to keep out bushfire smoke
Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke: Here's what you can do On many days Canberra has the worst air quality of any major international city. Even in the best buildings it’s not good. NARENDRA SHRESTHA/EPA Geoff Hanmer, UNSW In early December 2019, a Sheffield Shield cricket match between NSW and Queensland was played … [Read more...] about Our buildings aren’t made to keep out bushfire smoke
How to manage your essential medicines in a bushfire or other emergency
Managing medicines in a bushfire or other emergency In an emergency, like a bushfire, making sure you have enough of your regular medication can mean the difference between life and death. But there are many ways to prepare. from www.shutterstock.com Andrew Bartlett, University of Sydney and Bandana Saini, University of Sydney Some … [Read more...] about How to manage your essential medicines in a bushfire or other emergency