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  • Jun, 2020
    Cloud containg particles of CO2 gas

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 10,443,495 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.

    Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2020 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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  • May, 2020
    Bolt of electricity crossed out

    Unit trip: Loy Yang B

    A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute

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  • Nov, 2019
    Bolt of electricity crossed out

    Unit trip: Loy Yang B

    A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute

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  • Sep, 2019
    Bolt of electricity crossed out

    Unit trip: Loy Yang B

    A unit trip is an incident where an entire unit of a coal power station reduces its generation to zero. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute

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  • Jun, 2019
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 347 tonnes of PM10

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 346,510kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2019. 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.

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  • Jun, 2019
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 203 tonnes of PM2.5

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 203,104kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2019.
    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.

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  • Jun, 2019
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 21,839 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,839,425kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2019.
    The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.

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  • Jun, 2019
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 59kg of arsenic

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 59kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 59kg of arsenic

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 59kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2019.

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  • Jun, 2019
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 4,341 tonnes of hydrochloric acid

    Loy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,341 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2019.

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