NOT so Green after all ...
In short:
Greenbushes residents say noise, light, and dust pollution from a neighbouring lithium mine is driving them "mad".One of the world's largest lithium mines can be seen from Tash Issler and Monte Ling's kitchen window in the Western Australian town of Greenbushes.
But the couple say life beside the mine, operated by Sino-American company Talison Lithium, has become a nightmare in recent years.
"It's just constantly breathing in toxic dust, and at night-time just constant noise. You can't sleep," Mr Ling said.
"Just the worst cough I've ever had in my life. My eyes are just sticky and gooey, and [I'm] going mad."
They are among residents who believe their stubborn coughs and irritated eyes are caused by the rising dust levels of the nearby mine site.
Talison Lithium's mine has exceeded regulated safe limits on dust levels at least eight times last year, and four times so far this year.
Locals have come forward with images and reports of white dust layering the town.
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