The role of bush fires in the formation and fate of dioxin like chemicals in Australia

由100多个国家签署的一项全球(POPS)条约旨在减少和消除二恶英，这种二恶英具有持久性、生物累积性和对人类的高度毒性。在澳大利亚，森林大火被认为是二恶英的主要来源。实验数据表明，森林大火可能并不代表二恶英的实际来源。我们的目标是通过实验确定澳大利亚森林大火形成和重新排放的二恶英水平。结果将有助于做出明智的决定，从而导致采取有效行动，减少澳大利亚的二恶英污染，满足条约要求，保护人口和环境。

A global (POPs) treaty signed by more than 100 nations targets the reduction and elimination of dioxins, which are persistent, bioaccumlative and highly toxic to humans. Bushfires have been suggested as the major source of dioxins in Australia. Experimental data indicate bushfires may not represent the actual sources of dioxin. Our aim is to experimentally establish the levels of dioxins formed and re-emitted from bushfires in Australia. The results will assist to make informed decisions that lead to effective action for reducing dioxin contamination in Australia, fulfilling the treaty requirements and protecting the population and environment.