Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 52kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,057 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 435kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2018.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,149 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2018.
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.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,406,965kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2018. 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.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 754,737kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2018.
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.
Yallourn Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,222,103kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2018.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 29kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 10kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2018.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,800 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2018.