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Stanwell Coal Power Station releases 33,900 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Stanwell Coal Power Station reports releasing 33,900,000kg 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.