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Gladstone Coal Power Station releases 28,700 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Jun 30 2019

Gladstone Coal Power Station reports releasing 28,700,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2019.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.