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Lead pollution is one of the topics being discussed at the CRC CARE CleanUp 2017 conference* being held in Melbourne this week.
Join speakers at this online briefing, who will be discussing topics from their conference sessions, including:
- Concentrations of lead in urban soils in Australia
- How lead pellets from shooting ranges are causing environmental pollution
- Research from the UK on how children exposed to lead in soil are more likely to commit crime as young adults, and whether the same could be true in Australia
Speakers:
- Dr Mark Cave, Principal Scientist, British Geological Survey
- Ms Hannah Mikkonen, Senior Environmental Scientist, RMIT
*CleanUp 2017 – the 7th International Contaminated Site Remediation Conference – is organised by CRC CARE and is being held in Melbourne from 11 to 13 September. The conference program is available at www.cleanupconference.com/program
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Date: Tuesday 12 September 2017
Start time: 11:30am AEST
Duration: Approx 45 min
Venue: Online
JOINING ONLINE:
Journalists can follow the briefing online via audio and video streaming. Each presenter will speak for 5-7 minutes followed by questions. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions online.
1. Go to the briefing web portal by clicking here 5 minutes before the start time or anytime during the briefing.
2. Enter your name and email address
3. Click "Join".
If you are having difficulties logging in, we suggest you try pasting the link into a different browser.
(System requirements: You will need a broadband connection and speakers/headphones to hear the event. Allow 1-2 mins for your computer to be configured correctly, install ActiveX, if asked)
PHONE ONLY ACCESS:
1. For phone only access please call: 02 8518 1927.
2. Enter access code 579 006 888#. Wait for the prompt and press #.
Radio stations can also record the briefing over a phone line. If you would like to make sure that you can connect, please contact us to arrange a quick test before the day.
If you have any problems joining the briefing online, phone Webex on 1800 493 239 quoting event number 579 006 888.
Audio files will be posted on this page as soon as possible after the event.
For further information, please contact the AusSMC on 08 7120 8666 or email info@smc.org.au.
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