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Eraring Coal Power Station releases 29,138 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Jun 30 2015

Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 29,137,567kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2015.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.