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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 28,382 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 28,382,400kg 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. -
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 10,131,496 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2018 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Unit trip: Loy Yang B
Learn moreA 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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Decrease: Loy Yang B
Learn moreA decrease is an incident where a unit of a coal power station reduces its generation significantly. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
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Unit trip: Loy Yang B
Learn moreA 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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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 52kg of arsenic
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 52kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 4,445 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 4,445 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 831kg of mercury
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 831kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 14,065 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 14,065 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. -
Loy Yang B Coal Power Station releases 765 tonnes of PM10
Learn moreLoy Yang B Coal Power Station reports releasing 764,514kg 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.
