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Callide A and B
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Callide B Coal Power Station releases 3,993,411 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2016 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 12kg of arsenic
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 12kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
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Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 99 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 99 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2015.
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Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 133kg of mercury
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 133kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2015.
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Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 15,400 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 15,400 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2015.
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. -
Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 608,000kg of PM10
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 608,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2015. PM10 is small particulate matter which can cause serious health effects.
The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death. -
Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 267,000kg of PM2.5
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 267,000kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2015.
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. -
Callide A & B Coal Power Stations release 5,500 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreCallide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 5,500,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2015.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage. -
Callide B Coal Power Station releases 3,285,158 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2015 according to the Clean Energy Regulator. (NB: An additional 123,177 tonnes of CO₂ are reported separately from Callide A Power Station in the same year.)”