Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 273,774kg 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.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 16,000,000kg 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.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 146,566kg 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.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 3kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 30,533,297kg 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.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 320 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
Liddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 12kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 6kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Liddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 624 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 21,000 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2019.
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.