Reminds me of the when the allotment in Newcastle were condemned because
the footpaths were made of ash from the local incinerator! (it was
really before my time, but I remember reading about it).
Not quite on the same scale though!
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From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List
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MacKenzie
Sent: 13 January 2010 20:42
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Subject: BaP and the Weather
The coldest weather in years, in fact since the launch of CLEA in 2002.
The one observation I've made this winter is that anyone who uses coal
have thrown their ashes all over their garden paths. Its a great medium
for improving grip, not so good at melting snow or ice though. I will
admit that I have also been involved in this practice. According to my
brother this was advocated by a certain TV station but will not committ
to saying which one in case of repercussions. I've manged to negotiate
the short clime to the house without as I have done in so in the past,
fallen on my backside which has reulted in more physical long term
damage than the exposure to small amounts of BaP. Both my Grannies and
my mum and dad also were guilty of this too. Looks like I come from a
long line of substance missusers!
I would love to see the emperical data on the implications of this
unususal dark age practice as I think it would make interesting debate.
Answers if anyone has got them please? Will do the XRF for the metals
but need sponsorship for the organics. Any labs interested?
Regards,
Robin Mackenzie
Contaminated Land Co-ordinator
Perth and Kinross Council
Tel 01738 476443
Mob: 07810057566
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