People who are exposed to dioxins from incinerating (burning) domestic rubbish including plastics, can become ill because dioxins are known to affect the correct functioning of various body systems including the liver and the nervous system. There is also some experimental evidence that dioxins can cause cancer in laboratory rats. A local council wants to build an incinerator just outside a pretty village, which is situated on the boarders of a National Park. Not surprisingly, many local residents are protesting against its construction. a) Suggest a reason that local people might suggest as an argument against building the incinerator close to their village.
b) Suggest a reason why the local council has decided to build an incinerator. ​