In May 2015 a survey by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group discovered fungi affected by Rosecomb – a diesel-induced developmental abnormality. The fungi was located in bushland near the current M5E Turrella emission stack – see Rosecomb press release
There is scientific evidence that this abnormality can be caused by exposure to diesel fumes – see Kearney 2009, Umar & Griensven 1999, Flegg 1983
Abnormal Collybia mushroom, Wolli Valley (R. Wishart)
For more information on the impacts of Westconnex on the Wolli Valley and generally, see the following links
impacts on the Wolli Creek Valley
general objections to WestConnex for NSW and Sydney.
