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Eraring Coal Power Station releases 28,954 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Jun 30 2016

Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 28,954,362kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2016.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.