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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 17,493 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 17,493 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2016.
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. -
Bayswater Coal Power Station releases 224kg of mercury
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 224kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 298,746kg of PM10
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 298,746kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2016. 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 41,594 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 41,594 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2016.
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 173,273kg of PM2.5
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 173,273kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2016.
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 298,574kg of PM10
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 298,574kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2016. 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. -
Liddell Coal Power Station releases 30,776 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 30,775,765kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2016.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage. -
Bayswater Coal Power Station releases 173,173kg of PM2.5
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 173,173kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2016.
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. -
Mount Piper Coal Power Station releases 7kg of arsenic
Learn moreMount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 7kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
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Bayswater Coal Power Station releases 63,470 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreBayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 63,470,163kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2016.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.