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Millmerran Coal Power Station releases 31,712 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Jun 30 2016

Millmerran Coal Power Station reports releasing 31,712,460kg 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.