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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 20,762 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen

Jun 30 2019

Liddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 20,762 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2019 – a 21% increase on the previous year.
The Australian government says people who live near coal burning power plants may be exposed to higher levels of nitrogen oxides. Even low levels of exposure can impact an individual’s eyes, nose, throat and lungs.