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Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 527 tonnes of PM2.5
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 526,689kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2019 – the second biggest amount of any Australian power station.
PM2.5 is extremely small particulate matter, which can be inhaled deep into the lungs and may cause serious health effects. The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death.