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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 624 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 624 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 21,000 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreVales 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. -
Liddell Coal Power Station releases 42kg of mercury
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 42kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 120,000kg of PM10
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 120,000kg 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. -
Bayswater Coal Power Station releases 668 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 668 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 18,612 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,612 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. -
Vales Point Coal Power Station releases 70,000kg of PM2.5
Learn moreVales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 70,000kg 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. -
Bayswater Coal Power Station releases 73kg of mercury
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 73kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 313,569kg of PM10
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 313,569kg 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 releases 16,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreVales 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.