Callide A & B Coal Power Stations reports releasing 7,750,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2017.
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 C Coal Power Station reports releasing 9kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Callide C Coal Power Station reports releasing 137 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
Callide C Coal Power Station reports releasing 89kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Callide C Coal Power Station reports releasing 5,790 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2017.
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 C Coal Power Station reports releasing 499,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2017. 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 C Coal Power Station reports releasing 288,000kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2017.
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 C Coal Power Station reports releasing 8,620,000kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2017.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.
Kogan Creek Coal Power Station reports releasing 17kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Kogan Creek Coal Power Station reports releasing 254 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.