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"On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially
surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the physical legacy of the
conflict remains etched into land and sea.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the Pacific. There, fierce battles left
behind sunken warships, aircraft and unexploded bombs. These remnants are not
only historical artefacts but toxic time capsules.
They leak fuel, heavy metals and other hazardous substances into fragile
ecosystems, threatening biodiversity and, potentially, human health.
This problem is a reminder of the enduring environmental harms of conflict.
Toxic remnants of war can damage ecosystems and communities long after the
fighting stops."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
